Chief Administrative Officer/CAO

The Town of Cobourg's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is Tracey Vaughan.

The Chief Administrative Officer is appointed by Council and is responsible for providing corporate leadership for the general management of the corporation and is responsible for staffing. 

The major responsibilities of the CAO are: 

• Providing direction to Town employees
• Directing the development of corporate policies and programs
• Acting as a liaison between Council and staff
• Directing the general financial control of all departments and ensuring Council has the annual estimates of revenue and expenditures
• Ensuring Council receives the appropriate reports and information necessary for decision-making
• Once Council has approved the agreements, directing the administration of the agreements
• Co-ordinating the development of the Business Plans for the Town
• Co-ordinating and directing collective bargaining with all employees, and recommending to Council agreements concerning wage, salaries, benefits and working conditions
• Liaising with local boards, commissions, agencies, other municipalities and the provincial and federal governments. 

Organizational Structure

The Town of Cobourg's organizational structure consists of the following five (5) divisions:

• Community Services Division
• Corporate Services Division
• Legislative Services
• Office of the CAO
• Planning and Development Division
• Public Works Division

You can also view the Management Team Organizational Chart here.

We welcome your questions, suggestions and comments on town business. Please feel free to contact our staff.