{"id":150840,"date":"2024-03-03T14:41:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T19:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=150840"},"modified":"2024-03-03T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T19:42:05","slug":"hammond-to-retire-after-34-years-in-municipal-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/hammond-to-retire-after-34-years-in-municipal-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Hammond to retire after 34 years in municipal government"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Township of Muskoka Lakes\u2019 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Derrick Hammond, announced that he will be retiring this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hammond is a familiar face in Muskoka having spent thirty-four years in municipal government, including time at the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Lake of Bays as well as the Town of Huntsville before culminating his career at the Township of Muskoka Lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCAO Hammond has shown exemplary leadership amongst both staff and Council while in his role,\u201d said Muskoka Lakes Mayor Peter Kelley. \u201cDuring his tenure in Muskoka Lakes, he has consistently spoken truth to power, and helped to build a strong foundation that will guide future decisions for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to thank Council for its leadership as well as its support for Township staff, who exemplify professionalism, resilience and dedication to public service every day,\u201d said Hammond. \u201cI know Muskoka Lakes will continue to be well served going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in his role in Muskoka Lakes, CAO Hammond\u00a0enshrined strategic thinking and continuous improvement in the way the Township conducts its business. 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