The township’s chief administration officer has resigned.
Mayor Neil Driscoll and council announced the resignation of CAO/clerk Brad McRoberts on Oct. 13.
A press release issued by the township indicated McRoberts is leaving to spend more time with his family.
“I want to thank the council, staff and the Township of Mapleton for the opportunities they have provided me, both in my current and former positions,” stated McRoberts.
“Based upon conversations with my peers, this council is one of the best councils in Ontario. This, in combination with a great staff and community, made this decision very difficult, but I must place a greater priority on my family and their needs.”
Mayor Neil Driscoll stated, “We regret the loss of Mr. McRoberts but respect his desire to have more time with his family.
“I am proud to have worked so closely with such a dedicated and caring employee who earned my respect.”
Driscoll added McRoberts had “many accomplishments” with the township, “including but not limited to, the reconstruction of our new municipal maintenance facility, advancement of solutions to our water and wastewater capacity issues, and development of our multi-year capital needs forecast.”
Driscoll told the Advertiser on Oct. 13 that council was officially advised of McRoberts’ resignation on Oct. 12.
He added the resignation of McRoberts, who has accepted a position in a municipality closer to his Owen Sound-area home, is effective Nov. 20.
“He will be our CAO until then,” stated Driscoll, who noted McRoberts has been driving about 90-minutes to work since he joined Mapleton’s staff.
McRoberts was originally hired by the township as public works director in July 2014. He became CAO in November 2015.
Prior to joining Mapleton’s staff, McRoberts had 25 years of experience in public works, serving previously with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, where he was manager of public works, and the City of Owen Sound as director of operations.
Driscoll said council was set to discuss plans for replacing the CAO at a meeting on Oct. 17.
