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.
