Tom MacEwan, LLB, Chief Administrative Officer
Office: (902) 541-1320
Fax: (902) 543-7123
Email:
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior staff person and head of the administrative branch of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. They are accountable to the Mayor and Council. This office is responsible in providing leadership development, implementation, and administration of all council-approved policies, programs and responsibilities as legislated through by-laws and regulations of the District and the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of Nova Scotia. The CAO is the direct supervisor of all municipal department heads and is responsible for their performance management and all other supervisory functions.
Alex Dumaresq, Deputy CAO
Phone: (902) 541-1332
Fax: (902) 543-7123
Email:
Description of Services
- Information, support, and guidance to Municipal Council to assist with the development and evaluation of strategic directions, policies and priorities.
- Leadership and Management of the administrative functions of the District.
- Implementation of policy and priorities of Council.
- Deliver a balanced budget.
Flag Raising Requests
MODL accepts flag-raising requests made on behalf of community groups and charitable or non-profit organizations to fly a flag in recognition of a special event or cause. Please see MODL's Municipal Flag Protocol Policy, complete the application form enclosed in the policy, and send it to the CAO at
MODL also accepts requests for proclamations or acknowledgments to commemorate special days, weeks, or months. Please email
