Kincardine announces new CAO appointment

The Municipality of Kincardine is pleased to announce that Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier has been hired as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Municipality of Kincardine, effective September 19, 2022. The by-law for this appointment was passed at tonight’s Special Meeting of Council.

Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier has 20 years of experience working in the public sector and brings a wealth of knowledge in 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 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will provide effective advice and support to Council through the development and implementation of policy, strategy and objectives that address the needs of the Municipality of Kincardine. The CAO will provide effective 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.”