Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Valcic East Gwillimbury (EG) is comprised of several departments that are led by Mayor and Council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Chief Administrative Officer

EG's CAO is Mark Valcic. Mr. Valcic has worked for EG since 2009 and has held the roles of Deputy CAO, General Manager of Corporate Services, and Treasurer.

Mr. Valcic has been a crucial part of the Town's Senior Management Team for more than a decade and has a passion for modernization and innovation. He has helped the Town maintain a strong financial position and prepare for growth. Over the last several years, Mr. Valcic has led many changes to improve Town operations and modernize processes to better assist residents. Mr. Valcic works with Council to advance the Strategic Plan, ensure value for tax dollars, and provide quality services that the community wants and needs.

What is a CAO?

The CAO is appointed by Council and assists Council in setting the direction of the Town by providing guidance and advice based on best practices and emerging trends in municipal government. 

The CAO is a visionary leader who:

  • Administers the business affairs of the Corporation in accordance with provincial legislation, corporate policies and the Council Strategic Plan
  • Ensures the delivery of quality programs and services
  • Delivers a courteous, welcoming and professional culture of excellence to residents, staff, visitors and businesses
  • Drives for continuous improvement and effective service delivery
  • Ensures the ever changing needs of the community are met

The CAO continues to develop collaborative relationships within the community, with other Municipalities and levels of government.

Town Departments

Corporate Services

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Asset management
  • Communications
  • Customer Service
  • By-law
  • Environmental Initiatives 
  • Information Technology
  • People and Belonging
Development Services

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Building Standards
  • Economic Development
  • Planning and Development
Engineering and Public Works 

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Capital Programs and Traffic Engineering
  • Corporate Fleet
  • Development Engineering
  • Roads Operations
  • Waste Management
  • Water/Wastewater Systems
Finance

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Financial Services
  • Procurement
  • Capital and Development
Fire and Emergency Service

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Community Education and Prevention
  • Operations
  • Training
  • Education and Inspection
  • Suppression
  • Emergency Management

Learn more about Fire and Emergency Service
Legal and Legislative Services

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Clerks
  • Legal Services
  • Legislative Services
Office of the CAO

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Chief Administrative Officer
  • Corporate Strategy
Parks, Recreation, and Culture 

Service Branches found in this department are:

  • Events
  • Municipal Facilities
  • Parks and Trails
  • Recreation and Culture Programs

EG also works closely with the East Gwillimbury Public Library to deliver quality programs to our residents.