Town Council Appoints Chris Mills to CAO Position

HALTON HILLS, ON – At yesterday’s meeting, Halton Hills Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Mills to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective immediately. Mills had been acting in the CAO role since August 11, 2020 and has been leading the Town’s response and recovery efforts while ensuring the continuity of business operations including the advancement of Council’s strategic priorities. 

“Council has confidence in the leadership that Chris has shown not just in these challenging times but throughout his career at the Town,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “Chris brings significant experience and deep knowledge to the CAO role and I look forward to continuing to work with him.”

Mills holds a professional engineering designation and has been an employee of the Town since 2004. He became a department head in 2007 overseeing Transportation and Public Works until 2020 when he was appointed Commissioner of Corporate Services in May.

“I want to thank the Mayor and Council for their confidence in my ability to lead this diverse and vibrant organization.  We will remain focused on Council’s priorities while we deliver the top tier customer service that this community expects.” said Mills.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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