City of Peterborough's Chief Administrative Officer Announces Retirement

The City of Peterborough’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sandra Clancy is retiring after a 38-year tenure, effective on April 28, announced Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Clancy became the City’s most senior manager in May 2018 when City Council appointed her as the CAO. She has held various roles with the municipality since joining the organization in 1985 including Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, Treasurer, and Corporate Services Director.

“I am extremely thankful to have had to opportunity to work for the community where I was born and raised. It has been a privilege to work with many colleagues, community members, and Councils for almost 40 years,” said Clancy. Thank you to Mayor Jeff Leal and City Council for your support and leadership. And thank you especially to all my coworkers throughout all the service areas at the City of Peterborough who have demonstrated such resilience and dedication to their jobs. I know our community will continue to be well served going forward.”

Clancy informed City Council of her retirement on Monday.

“I have had a long, very rewarding career working for the City of Peterborough,” she said. “I’m looking forward to retiring and this next stage in my life where I will have more time to spend with family and other personal activities.”

Mayor Jeff Leal released a statement regarding Clancy’s retirement:

“On behalf of City Council, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Sandra for her leadership and service throughout her 38-year career with the City of Peterborough. Sandra played key roles at the municipality through significant periods, including the 2004 flood recovery and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank Sandra for her commitment to Peterborough and its residents. We wish her well in her retirement but we know this isn’t goodbye on a personal level as we are looking forward to hearing about her retirement and grandchildren. City Council will lead the recruitment process to fill this critical leadership role as we move forward to ensure effective service delivery on behalf of City of Peterborough residents.”

City Council is planning the next steps for recruiting the next CAO.

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