A long-time face at the Town of Olds is leaving come February 25th, 2022.
Michael Merrit has announced his resignation as Chief Administrative Officer.
Merrit has served as C-A-O since spring of 2017, during his time he was responsible for overseeing many positive changes in the community.
A statement released from the Town of Olds credits Merrit’s work on several new developments in Olds, including the new Rotary Athletic Park and Operations Centre.
In the statement, Merrit thanks his staff as well as past and present councils for their support over the years.
Read the Town’s press release below:
November 22, 2021, Olds, Alberta
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Olds announced today that
Michael Merritt has submitted his resignation as CAO for the Town
of Olds.
Michael Merritt came to the Town of Olds on May 8, 2017 from Cape
Breton Regional Municipality with numerous levels of government
experience, including Assistant Deputy Minister with the Province of
Alberta.
The Town and community have seen many positive changes and
additions during his tenure including:
• Rotary Athletic Park of Olds
• New Municipal Development Plan
• New Intermunicipal Development Plan
• New Protective Services Division and Fire Services Master Plan
• Revamped the Emergency Management Plan and Response to Pandemic
• Town of Olds Operations Centre
Merritt stated “at this time, he would like to thank the newly elected Council and previous two
councils for their guidance and support during his tenure as the CAO, and thanks his staff for
their tremendous support shown to him since his arrival in 2017.”
Council expresses their thanks to Merritt for his years of service and commitment to the
organization, and the greater community and wishes him all the best in his retirement.
Mr. Merritt’s last day of employment with the Town of Olds will be February 25, 2022.
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