Guelph has a new chief administrative officer.
Tara Baker has been appointed to the role of the city’s highest non-elected official, and will take over on Sept. 16.
She replaces Scott Stewart, who retired this summer.
Baker has been the city’s treasurer and general manager of finance since 2016, and has been working for the city for 13 years.
In a news release, the city said Baker brings “a wealth of experience and a proven track record in municipal administration.”
“I am honoured to take on the role of CAO for the City of Guelph,” Baker said in a news release.
“I look forward to working closely with council, staff, and the community to build on our successes and advance our collective priorities. Guelph is an amazing community I’m thrilled to be a part of, and Guelphites can rest assured that I am committed to delivering excellent public service for our residents.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Tara into this role at the City of Guelph,” mayor Cam Guthrie said in a news release.
”Her knowledge of Guelph, extensive experience and transformative leadership will be invaluable as we continue to advance our Future Guelph strategic plan, improve services and serve our community effectively.”
The search has been ongoing since January, when Stewart announced his intention to retire after five years in the role. Previously, he was the deputy CAO.
Current deputy CAO Jayne Holmes has been the acting CAO since Stewart’s last day in June.
