Jasbir Raina Unanimously Appointed City's New Chief Administrative Officer After Monday's Council Meeting
/Peterborough City Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Jasbir Raina as the City of Peterborough’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective immediately announce at a Council meeting on Monday night.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Raina began working for the City in June last year as the role of Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as part of the City’s senior leadership team after working in senior roles at the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga over the last15 years. He is an engineer and has a Master of Business Administration degree, has extensive professional experience in the public sector in various positions over 30 years.
The CAO is the top administrative position that reports directly to City Council, overseeing the implementation of policies set by Council through the delivery of services by the City of Peterborough’s municipal workforce according to a press release.
“Mr. Raina’s commitment and dedication to the citizens of Peterborough has clearly been demonstrated in his previous role as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We look forward to his leadership and guidance in his new role as Chief Administrative Officer.”
Raina replaces Sandra Clancy, who retired as CAO following a 38-year career with the City of Peterborough.
“It is a great honour to lead the team of professional and dedicated staff who are fully committed to delivering services to the City’s residents,” said Raina “I am beyond excited to take on this value-creating role at the City. I would like to thank the Mayor and members of Council for entrusting me to be City’s next CAO. I look forward to working collaboratively with the Mayor, Council, our community, and all stakeholders to advance priorities of Council to build a Future Ready Peterborough.”
Raina’s professional experience includes serving in the following positions:
Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, City of Brampton
Director, Facilities Services/Operations and Maintenance, City of Brampton
Manager, Capital Planning and Asset Management, City of Mississauga
Manager, Facilities Operations and Property Management, City of Mississauga
