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Sandra Ling Named Permanent CAO for Town of Vegreville
Sandra Ling Named Permanent CAO for Town of Vegreville
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
After serving a three month term as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Vegreville, Sandra Ling has been offered the position permanently.
The announcement became official on Oct. 16. Mayor Tim MacPhee commented at the time, stating, “We are pleased to announce that Sandra Ling has been officially appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Vegreville.
Following a highly productive period in the capacity of Interim CAO, we are confident that she is the ideal choice for our community. Sandra brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as a Town Councillor and as a valued member of our administrative team. Her longstanding residency in our community further underscores her deep understanding and commitment to our town.”
Ling served on town council from 20072010 and later joined the town as an executive assistant in 2016. She advanced to legislative services manager before her appointment as interim CAO.
During her time with the Town of Vegreville, Ling completed the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) at Levels I and II. Additionally, Ling recently attained the Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM) designation.
This is a very busy time of year for Ling and her staff as, “Currently we are kneedeep in the 2024 budget season. Working with all the departments to ensure that our new initiatives as well as our ongoing programs and services maintain their level of fiscal responsibility to service our residents. In times when costs are rising and everything is more expensive, for both the municipality and our citizens, it is imperative that administration takes a hard look at our budget asks to help the decision making of Council when it comes time to look at taxes and user fees.
One of the bigger projects that we will be working on in the upcoming year if we are successful in our grant application, will be the Regional Recreation Feasibility Study. Our current recreational facilities are approaching the end of their lifecycle and Council is preparing to take a good look at what a new recreational facility would mean for the residents of the Town of Vegreville and who are partners would be in the surrounding communities. This is a huge undertaking that is in its infancy right now, and we hope our application is successful to allow us to take strides forward in the development.”
