Selwyn Township Announces Retirement Of Chief Administrative Officer After 37 Years; New CAO Assumes Role June 1

After more than 37 years of dedicated service, Janice Lavalley is retiring and Jennifer Moore has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Township of Selwyn.

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“Janice Lavalley’s leadership and dedication have helped shape the Township of Selwyn into the strong organization it is today,” said Sherry Senis, Selwyn Township Mayor. “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 assumes the role, effective June 1.

“Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer to the role of Chief Administrative Officer,” said Senis. “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.”

Moore has over 17 years of executive-level experience in municipal government. She most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer with Northumberland County. Her experience includes strategic leadership, financial and asset management, budget development and oversight, infrastructure project delivery, council relations, shared services implementation, and community partnership development. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Township of Selwyn and excited to work with Council and staff in service of this community,” said Moore. “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.”

Ms. Moore holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a minor in Economics and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

The Township of Selwyn expressed its sincere appreciation to Lavalley for her exemplary public service and leadership and welcomed Moore, working together to advance strategic objectives and maintain excellence in municipal service delivery.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Township of Selwyn and excited to work with Council and staff in service of this community,” said Moore. 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.”

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