Those interested in building a positive relationship with local municipal council should begin with the chief administrative officer.
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“(If you) do not engage the CAO beforehand, you’re coming in cold, and your council is cold,” said Robin Jones, president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and mayor of Westport, during a panel discussion at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual meeting in November.
Why it matters
An effective municipal delegation strategy can be the difference between successfully presenting an issue and missing an opportunity to engage local government.
Depending on the community, the CAO or CEO is often the best person to advise on building a strong presention for the council.
“Share what you want to take to council, and 99.9 per cent of the time, (they’ll) give you really good …