The Aspiring CAO Committee helps ensure the OMAA cultivates growth opportunities for the next generation of CAOs. The Committee identifies and promotes functions (events, programs, services, etc.) designed to help the OMAA develop a clear pathway from senior management to CAO plus relevant supports to help members negotiate that pathway. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. A majority of the members should be aspiring CAOs. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include either the President and/or Vice President.
The Aspiring CAO Committee meets remotely 3-4 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each.
2024-2025 Committee Members
Marnie Cluckie, City of Hamilton (Chair)
Melissa Osborne, Town of Amherstburg
Rebecca James-Reid, City of Barrie
Inderjit Hans, City of Brantford
Ray Mensour, City of Windsor
Randy Scherzer, County of Grey
Kirstin Maxwell, Town of Huntsville
Peter Marra, Town of Lasalle
Annette Diamond, County of Perth
Adam Goheen, Prince Edward County
Mike Melinyshyn, Town of Innisfil
Sarah Klein, Town of Whitby
The Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting a winning application for the annual awards distributed at the Fall Workshop. The Committee may also provide advice on how to promote the awards and ensure that they remain relevant. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a one-year term. The Committee is composed of up to five members and no less than three members.
The Awards Committee meets remotely 2-3 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each with about an hour of prep.
2024-2025 Committee Members
Margaret Misek-Evans, CAO, Town of Tecumseh (Chair)
Valerie Critchley, CAO, Town of Amherstburg
Thomas Thayer, CAO, Municipality of Bayham
Christine MacDonald, CAO, County of Bruce
Kara Van Myall, CAO, Town of Saugeen Shores
The By-Law Review Committee provides oversight of the Board's governance practices with the objective of ensuring good governance, accountability, and transparency. The Committee identifies, promotes, and discharges functions designed to help the Board of Directors govern with excellence and comply with legislation and regulations that apply to it. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Committee is composed of up to seven members and no less than three members. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include at least one member of the OMAA Executive.
The By-Law Committee meets remotely 3-4 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each and sometimes include prep work.
2024-2025 Committee Members
Denise Corry, CAO, Town of Huntsville (Chair)
Valerie Critchley, CAO, Town of Amherstburg
Robert MacIver, DCAO, Municipality of Clarington
David Cribbs, CAO, Town of Pelham
The Workshop Planning Committee ensures that the OMAA Fall and Spring workshops provide specialized professional development that focuses on content relevant to Ontario CAOs plus executive leadership development within the public sector. The workshops are the OMAA's main vehicles to support and nourish the members by providing opportunities for fellowship and not just networking.
Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a one-year term. The Committee is composed of up to seven members and no less than three members. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include either the President and/or Vice President. The OMAA First Vice President is the Chair of the Committee.
The Workshop Planning Committee meets remotely 4-6 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each.
2024-2025 Committee Members
Michael Di Lullo, CAO, Municipality of Middlesex Centre (Chair)
Dan Wilson, CAO, Township of Centre Wellington
Sonya Pritchard, CAO, County of Dufferin
Sherri Walden, CAO, Town of Hanover
Denise Corry, CAO, Town of Huntsville
Matt Smith, Intermin CAO, Municipality of Meaford
Erin Britnell, Member In Transition
Rick Charlebois, CAO, Town of Petrolia
The Nominating Committee is responsible for the Board Nominations process including vetting all nominations properly submitted and recommend to the Membership a slate to be elected from among the nominees. There shall be three members of the Nominating Committee who shall be appointed by the President on an annual basis from among the Active Members who do not hold Officers positions.
The Nominating Committee meets remotely 1-2 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each with an hour of prep.
2024 Committee Members
Peter Neufeld, CAO, Municipality of Leamington and OMAA President (Chair)
Jeff Lees, CAO, Town of Penetanguishene
Sonya Pritchard, CAO, County of Dufferin
Meighan Wark, CAO, County of Huron
OMAA values the benefits that diversity can bring and we strive to include different perspectives and ideas to mitigate against group think and improve oversight, decision-making, and governance. This is your association. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering who can bring their knowledge, experience, and unique perspective to serve on one of our Committees. Volunteering is a great way to build upon your skills, learn from others, and to get more involved.
Please contact the Executive Director to express an interest in joining one of our committees.