Chief Administrative Officer

The Town of Pelham operates under a Council – Chief Administrative Officer system of local government. This system allows the Mayor and members of Council to concentrate on policy making and representing the concerns of you, the residents of Pelham.

The CAO is responsible for the coordination and administration of all municipal departments and planning of Town wide operations.

The CAO provides relevant policy advice to Council and ensures that the objectives, policies and plans set forth by Council are carried out by staff.

The Town of Pelham operates with five departments:

• Clerk's Department,
• Community & Infrastructure Services,
• Corporate Services,
• Fire Services,
• Planning & Development

The Town of Pelham has a full time staff of 40. Additional part-time staff are hired on a seasonal basis as required.