The decision was made following the board’s meeting Tuesday night.
Braden was an elected trustee in the 2018 municipal election, replacing Kawartha Lakes trustee Michelle Griepsma, who resigned after moving from the jurisdiction. He will serve in the vice-chairperson role until the annual Board meeting on Dec. 1.
The Holy Cross Secondary School alumnus studied environmental science at Trent University and has served the school board since Dec. 2018.