PUBLIC NOTICE: PROCEDURAL BY-LAW AMENDMENT

In accordance with Section 10 of the Township’s Procedural By-law 2012-1205, whereas no amendment of the procedural by-law shall be considered at any meeting of Council unless notice in a local paper 14 days prior to the passing of the by-law is provided, the Township of Lanark Highlands hereby provides notice of intent to amend the Procedural By-law to amend sections related to the recording of meetings, meeting notice and scheduling, closed sessions, land acknowledgement, delegations and presentations, electronic meetings and participation, and other housekeeping matters.

 To see the proposed amendments, click the following link and review pages 57-121: pub-lanarkhighlands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5098

For more information please contact:

Amanda Noel, Clerk/Acting CAO

Township of Lanark Highlands

613-259-2398 x 221

Council passed a by-law at its regular meeting Tuesday evening to hire Christina Beaushaw as the Township’s new Treasurer, beginning June 12.

Beaushaw brings over 20 years of experience in progressively senior positions within the local government sectors. Her most recent position with the Township of Stone Mills as the Manager of Finance/Treasurer. Prior to 2011, she held positions as Treasurer/Tax Collector with the Township of Frontenac Islands and Deputy Treasurer-Asset Coordinator with the Township of Central Frontenac.

Beaushaw brings a wide range of Treasury experience to the Township, including legislative requirements, strategic capital asset plans, tangible capital assets coordination, audits, budget analysis and preparation, project management, policy development, grant submission and reporting, taxation, and accounting. She also has experience with labour negotiations and liaising with various levels of government. She has a three-year Business Administration Diploma in Accounting, Executive Diploma in Municipal Management, Diploma in Municipal Administration and numerous certificates in financial administration, taxation, and payroll.

Council and staff were pleased to welcome Ms. Beaushaw to the Lanark Highlands team, and they look forward to working with her. “I am happy to be joining the Township of Lanark Highlands,” Beaushaw said. “I'm looking forward to this opportunity.” 

For more information, contact: Amanda Noël Clerk/Acting CAO Township of Lanark Highlands 613-259-2398 ext. 231

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Please be advised that pursuant to section 5.5 of the Procedural By-Law, Reeve Peter McLaren has called a Special Meeting of the Township Committee of the Whole.

Date: Monday May 15^th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, ON

Purpose:

• 2023 Budget Preparation Tax Rates

The agenda will be available on the Township’s website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTRONIC MEETINGS

Please be advised that pursuant to By-Law 2021-1700, being a By-Law to provide for electronic participation of meetings, as the COVID-19 pandemic emergency is no longer declared by the World Health Organization, meetings will be resumed to in person only.

Meetings will remain in person in the Council Chambers at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, ON

For more information, please contact:

Amanda Noel

Clerk / Acting CAO

Township of Lanark Highlands

613-259-2398 x 231

NOTICE OF CANCELLED MEETING

Please be advised that the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for

Monday, May 1^st, 2023

at 6:00 p.m.

has been cancelled due to ongoing technical phone line issues.

For further information please contact:

Amanda Noel, Clerk

613-259-2398 x 231

PUBLIC NOTICE

SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Please be advised that pursuant to section 5.5 of the Procedural By-Law, Reeve Peter McLaren has called a Special Meeting of the Township Committee of the Whole.

Date: May 1^st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, ON

Conference Call Dial-In Number: 1-855-344-7722 or 613-244-1312 Conference ID: 2883824

Purpose:

• Lanark Museum Foundation Repair
• 2023 Budget Preparation Tax Rates

The agenda will be available on the Township’s website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca

More information can be found here:  Township of Lanark Highlands - Property Taxes under MPAC

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION

TREASURER

(Posting #2023-05)

2023 Salary Range:      Under Compensation Review

Hours: 37.5 per week

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to assume the full-time position of Treasurer. Reporting to the CAO/Deputy Clerk, the Treasurer is responsible for the management of the corporate financial services of the Township. The Treasurer will be responsible for the general accounting requirements of the Corporation and manage and co-ordinate the responsibilities of the Finance Department. Provides professional opinions, advice and guidance to the CAO/Deputy Clerk and Council regarding revenue optimization, control of expenditures, purchasing guidelines, investments, short and long-term financing, insurance coverage and asset management. Provide support to the CAO/Deputy Clerk in the administration of the collective agreement and human resource management. Deliver timely and reliable financial information and innovative strategies to ensure the management and delivery of services required to achieve the Township’s strategic priorities.

The Township of Lanark Highlands is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

The Township offers competitive remuneration as well as an excellent benefits package and OMERS pension.

A full job description is available at www.lanarkhighlands.ca. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please ensure that we receive your detailed resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 p.m., April 28, 2023.

Township of Lanark Highlands

“Treasurer Posting #2023-05”

75 George Street, P.O. Box 340

Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

E-mail:

Fax #: (613) 259-2291

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal employer. Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO/Deputy Clerk at the above address.

Treasurer - Job Description