Sylvan Lake seeks new chief administrative officer

Oct 21, 2024 | 2:23 PM

Sylvan Lake’s town council is searching for a new chief administrative officer (CAO) as Sean Durkin, the current CAO, has announced he is leaving the organization.

Durkin said that his eight years with the town have been a dream job, and that he is proud of the work he and other town officials have been able to accomplish in his time there.

“I love Sylvan Lake more than you will ever know. It has truly been a joy to grow our family here.  Now my efforts turn towards ensuring a smooth transition of leadership, and I will make every effort to support my successor,” he shared.

“Thankfully, we have a strong, capable, and passionate team of staff already in place that will see Sylvan Lake’s continued success now and into the future. I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate every one of our staff. It has been phenomenal working with them, and I have the utmost confidence that Sylvan Lake has bright days ahead.”

Mayor Megan Hanson reflected on Durkin’s time with the town, commenting that he had an “incredible impact” on the municipality, and leaves it in a stronger state than he found it in.

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“During his tenure, Sean has consistently demonstrated the highest moral standards, and his contributions have truly transformed our organization for the better. He leaves us in a stronger and more vibrant position than we could have imagined,” said Hanson.

In a brief comment to rdnewsNOW Oct. 22, in reference to an ongoing lawsuit against Durkin, Mayor Megan Hanson and the municipality, filed by Councillor Kjeryn Dakin, the town says, “We won’t comment on the lawsuit, as it’s before the courts. Sean’s departure is a personal decision, and while we are saddened by this news, we are supportive of his decision and wish him all the best.”

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“As we look ahead, rest assured the direction we have been working toward remains the same,” adds Mayor Hanson. “We will continue the progress we’ve made together as an organization, with the same dedication and commitment to the community.”

The town says it will be utilizing internal and contracted resources as needed in its search for the next CAO. Town council is scheduled to meet on Oct. 28, where it is expected to discuss the next steps in this process.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

Sylvan Lake seeks new chief administrative officer

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