Cynthia Geldart was appointed
by Village Council as New Maryland’s Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO)/Clerk in 2007.
The CAO/Clerk is a dual role
with the responsibilities of CAO established by Council and the
statutory requirements of the Clerk role set out in the
Municipalities Act. As CAO, Cynthia is responsible for the overall
administration of the Village of New Maryland in accordance with the
policies and directives of Council. With a team of 15 skilled staff
members, the CAO manages the day-to-day operations of the
municipality, ensures quality in the delivery of programs and
services to residents, and leads the creation of a positive and
highly-engaged work environment. As Clerk, Cynthia is responsible
for supporting Council meetings, providing advice and expertise to
Council, and performing liaison functions and other duties specified
in legislation or by Council.