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The Village of Salisbury has appointed its first ever Chief Administrative Officer.
Recruitment efforts began in early 2022, and Austin Henderson was chosen to officially assume the role on July 4th.
“Throughout the recruitment process, Austin demonstrated his passion for our region and knowledge on the important role of municipalities, along with the background and experience to assume the role. We are confident that with his leadership, our community will continue to succeed,” Mayor Robert Campbell stated.
The CAO will be responsible for the overall administration of the Village.
Henderson is currently the Manager of Strategic Communications for the City of Moncton. Prior to joining the City, he led the office of the local Member of Parliament and has experience on a number of political election campaigns. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Brunswick, a post-graduate diploma in Public Relations from the University of Victoria, and has pursued training through the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Program, the Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute, and the International Association of Public Participation, amongst others. In addition to his professional roles, Austin serves in a number of different volunteer capacities in the area.
“I am thrilled to be assuming this role for the community that I was born and raised in, especially during such an exciting period of growth” said Henderson. “I look forward to serving my fellow residents as CAO and joining the strong team at the Village Office, while also working with community members, organizations, and stakeholders in this new capacity. While the new role will be a challenge, I look forward to harnessing the momentum of our community’s growth and ensuring we emerge from the local governance reform process stronger as a municipality”.
