Chief Administrative Office

Clarington's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is Mary-Anne Dempster.

Clarington Council appoints the Chief Administrative Officer to oversee the corporation's administration and make sure Council's decisions are carried out.

The CAO is responsible for establishing administrative policies and procedures and overseeing the management of municipal staff. The CAO also ensures the organization is run efficiently and effectively and assists Council in developing a strategic plan, which sets out Council priorities for its four-year term.

The Chief Administrative Office is also responsible for Communications. Our main priority is to inform and engage the community. We strive to make sure residents know what's going on in the Municipality and stay informed about Council's decisions. Communications is responsible for maintaining the municipal website and corporate Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts.

Mary-Anne Dempster
Chief Administrative
Officer