Welcome to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Municipal Council appoints a Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality. The Municipal Government Act and the Municipality's By-law 51, Chief Administrative Officer By-law, outline the responsibility and authority of the Chief Administrative Officer. 

This position is accountable to Council for the coordination and administration of the Municipality's governance and its affairs; the administrative direction of the Municipality's Departments; and the development, implementation and administration of the objectives, policies and programs established and approved by Council in accordance with all applicable by-laws and regulations.

Bob Ashley
Chief Administrative Officer
BA Honours, 1st Class, Saint Mary's University
MPA, School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University
(902) 690-6131