Jennifer Moore, formerly the chief administrative officer (CAO) for Northumberland County, will become Selwyn Township’s new CAO effective June 1.
Moore will take over the reins from Janice Lavalley, who is retiring as CAO on June 30 after more than 37 years in municipal government, according to a media release from Selwyn Township.
“Janice Lavalley’s leadership and dedication have helped shape the Township of Selwyn into the strong organization it is today,” said Mayor Sherry Senis in the release. “Her steady guidance, and commitment to excellence in municipal service will be greatly missed. Council and staff are grateful for her decades of service and wish her all the best in retirement.”
Moore was CAO for Northumberland County for 10 years, until the county announced her departure as of September 30 last year following a decision made in a closed session of county council.
Prior to becoming CAO, she spent seven years as the county’s director of finance and treasurer.
“She prepared budgets that strengthened the county’s financial management, navigated complex projects, championed improvements to processes, and enhanced services for the community,” Northumberland County warden Brian Ostrander said when announcing her departure, adding she was a valued mentor to many staff, “fostering professional growth and helping to build an organizational culture of excellence that will endure.”
Along with her municipal government experience, Moore holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a minor in Economics and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
“Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer to the role of Chief Administrative Officer,” Mayor Senis said. “With her municipal experience, including a decade as a CAO, Jennifer brings strong leadership, financial expertise, and a strong understanding of municipal governance. Having strong roots in the region, she is well positioned to lead the organization in alignment with council priorities and community expectations.”
As for Moore, she said she is ” grateful for the opportunity to join the Township of Selwyn and excited to work with council and staff in service of this community,”
“With strong roots in Peterborough County, Selwyn feels like home, and I look forward to building strong relationships and contributing to Selwyn’s continued success,” she added.
