“127(1) The chief administrative officer

(a)    is the administrative head of the municipality;

(b)   is responsible for ensuring that the policies and programs of the municipality are implemented;

(c)    is responsible for advising and informing the council on the operation and affairs of the municipality;

(d)   except as the council may decide otherwise, is responsible for the management and supervision of the employees of the municipality;

(e)    carries out the powers, duties and functions assigned to a chief administrative officer by the council or by this or any other Act; and

(f)    must notify the council if money of the municipality is spent or invested contrary to a by-law or this or any other Act.”

The Municipal Act S.M. 1996, c. 58 – Cap. M225

The CAO’s administrative duties are:

“127(2) The chief administrative officer must ensure that

(a)    the minutes of every council meeting are made without note or comment;

(b)   the by-laws and minutes of council meetings and all other records and books of account of the municipality are kept safe and in accordance with Division 1 (Retention and Disposition of Municipal Records) of Part 9;

(c)    the revenues of the municipality are collected;

(d)   money belonging to or held by the municipality is deposited in the bank, credit union, caisse populaire, or trust corporation designated by council;

(e)    the accounts for authorized expenditures of the municipality are paid;

(f)    accurate records and books of account are kept of the financial affairs of the municipality; and

(g)    any information requested of the municipality by the minister is provided within a reasonable time.”

The Municipal Act S.M. 1996, c. 58 – Cap. M225