Kincardine CAO, Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier. Photo provided by the Municipality of Kincardine.Kincardine CAO, Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier. Photo provided by the Municipality of Kincardine.
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Municipality of Kincardine announces new CAO

The Municipality of Kincardine has announced that Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier has been hired as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective September 19th. 

Bellchamber-Glazier has 20 years of experience working in the public sector and has knowledge of public policy, project management, and stakeholder relations to the CAO position.

She was most recently the CAO/Clerk at the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex and previously worked at Perth County and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 

“I look forward to working with Mayor Glover, Council, and staff, to support the continued growth and success in the Municipality of Kincardine,” says Bellchamber-Glazier.

The CAO will provide advice and support to Council through the development and implementation of policy, strategy, and objectives that address the needs of Kincardine. 

The CAO provides leadership to the management and staff of the Municipality, directing the human, financial, and physical resources, ensuring that Council's directives are carried out.

“On behalf of Council, I want to welcome Jillene to the Municipality of Kincardine. We look forward to her contributions and are confident that she will effectively lead the organization to accomplish our strategic goals,” says Mayor Gerry Glover. “I would also like to extend my thanks to our Acting CAO, Roxana Baumann, who has been instrumental during the transition period.”

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