Town Administration

Leading a team of exceptional employees, Caledon's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carey Herd serves as the most senior employee of the organization and is responsible to Town Council for the effective and efficient operation of the town. All departments report to the CAO.

The CAO also represents the municipality on matters involving the Province of Ontario, Greater Toronto Area, Region of Peel, and other intergovernmental affairs. 

Biography

Carey Herd became the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Caledon in March 2020 and is an innovative member of Caledon’s Senior Management Team. Joining the Town in 2013, Carey gained invaluable experience as the General Manager, Corporate Services/Town Clerk. Prior to her employment with the Town of Caledon, she was the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Barrie.

A municipal expert with over 22 years of extensive experience, Carey is passionate about public service and provides valued insight into all aspects of municipal governance.  She uses a progressive leadership style with a strategic commitment to the necessity of investing in people.  Carey is resident focused and dedicated to the successes of the Town of Caledon, sharing the vision of building relationships and continuously improving services to the community.  

Carey attended the University of Western Ontario and is a graduate of Queen’s University – Smith School of Business Queen’s Executive Program. She is a member of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), as well as the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA).

When not working, Carey can be found with family pursuing her other passions; downhill skiing, singing in a community chamber choir or taking up the challenge of a great board game.