Bruce County is creating a new department geared towards government relations.
The county says this new department is part of it’s organizational restructuring and strategic planning.
“The mandate of the Government Relations Department is to support council and staff to define and deliver on its mandate to serve the citizens of Bruce County,” says the county.
The department will be undergoing a number of strategic activities including providing support in achieving the goals of the strategic plan, leading government, external relations, communications and issues management, managing intergovernmental initiatives, and supporting governance and project management.
CAO Christine MacDonald says as a maturing local government, the county is committed to enhancing and growing governmental relations with the federal, provincial, regional, and local governments, as well as community partners and municipal associations.
“Doing so enables the county to influence key government decision-making, including policies and funding that impact the county, and advance the county’s vision as a thriving, innovative, and future-ready community,” says MacDonald.
The department will be directed by current Employment Services Manager Aaron Stauch starting April 8.
Warden Chris Peabody says, “I am very pleased to offer congratulations to Aaron Stauch, our new Director of Government Relations, who will strategically engage in governmental relations to advance our local priorities.”