West 琉璃神社 Council will begin recruiting for a new chief administrative officer to replace Jim Zaffino whose contract expires in June 2019.

Mr. Zaffino has been with the City of West 琉璃神社 since February 25, 2008, as the community鈥檚 first chief financial officer for six years followed by five years as CAO.

鈥淛im Zaffino was instrumental in establishing the city of West 琉璃神社鈥檚 organizational structure and systems, literally from nothing,鈥� said Mayor Gord Milsom.

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鈥淲est 琉璃神社 Council is extremely grateful for his exemplary years of service and for employing, for our community鈥檚 benefit, the tremendous wealth of knowledge he has gained during his 40 years in local government. West 琉璃神社 Council wishes him all the best in the future.鈥�

Jim Zaffino, who was awarded a Professional Service Award for Leadership from the Local Government Management Association of B.C. during his time with the City of West 琉璃神社, will help the city transition to new leadership before his contract expires on June 28.

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鈥淚 am very proud of the accomplishments this organization has achieved during my eleven years at the City of West 琉璃神社, including establishing the city鈥檚 first financial systems,鈥� said Zaffino.

鈥淚 am thankful to have worked for West 琉璃神社 Council and alongside some of the best municipal employees I have ever met. The dedication and commitment West 琉璃神社 staff bring every day continues to be tremendously gratifying.鈥�

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