CAO and Commissioners

The head of the town's administrative structure is the chief administrative officer (CAO). Three commissioners report to the CAO, each is responsible for a specific service area including Community Services, Community Development and Corporate Services.

We continue to deliver the key priorities set out under Council’s strategic plan and have completed our master plans under our Vision 2057 framework. Visit the Town of Oakville accomplishments for more details.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Jane Clohecy
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H3
tel: 905-338-4252
jane.clohecy@oakville.ca

Vision statement

To demonstrate leadership and a commitment to excellence in the overall administration and management of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville.

Responsibilities of the Office of the CAO

• Leads the administration and management of the Town of Oakville
• Establishes corporate priorities and projects based on Council’s Livable Oakville Plan, Council’s Strategic Plan and the annual budget process
• Ensures Council receives appropriate reports and information necessary for decision making
• Oversees financial control of all departments and ensures Council is presented with annual estimates of revenue and expenditures
• Provides direction to town employees; coordinates and directs collective bargaining with all employees and recommends to Council collective agreement terms
• Oversees corporate projects to improve the customer experience, innovate services and generate efficiencies
• Oversees economic development, communications and inclusion initiatives
• Liaises with local boards, commissions, agencies, other municipalities, and the provincial and federal governments

Community Services Commissioner

Colleen Bell
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H3
tel: 905-845-6601, ext. 3300
fax: 905-338-4159
colleen.bell@oakville.ca

Community Services is responsible for the delivery of services and programs to improve the daily life of town residents in the areas of Recreation and Culture, Libraries, Parks and Open Space, Fire Services and Facilities Management.

Corporate Services Commissioner

Nancy Sully
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H3
tel: 905-845-6601, ext. 3143
fax: 905-815-2001
nancy.sully@oakville.ca

This commission is responsible for the effective and efficient use of town resources including: Legal, Clerk’s, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology Solutions.

Community Development Commissioner

Neil Garbe
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H3
905-845-6601, ext. 2271
neil.garbe@oakville.ca

Community Development defines and protects the vision of the town’s community in the areas of planning, building and municipal enforcement.

Community Infrastructure Commissioner

Phoebe Fu
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H3
905-845-6601
phoebe.fu@oakville.ca

Community Infrastructure is responsible for providing safe and sustainable transportation, storm water and natural infrastructure for the Town of Oakville.