CAO’s Office
Chief Administrative Officer: Greg Herrett 
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed by Council to assist in setting the direction of the Town by providing guidance and advice – based on best practices and emerging trends in municipal government.
He works closely with his counterparts in other municipalities, as well as with both federal and provincial government officials on a variety of issues affecting the Town of Amherst. The CAO also directs and coordinates the general management of the business affairs of the Town, overseeing the work of all municipal employees, in accordance with the by-laws, policies, and plans approved by Council, so that our programs and services meet the ever-changing needs of the community, while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
About Greg Herrett
Before becoming Chief Administrative Officer in 2005, Greg served as the Treasurer/Director of Finance for the Town of Amherst (1997–2005). He previously (1983 – 1997) worked in public accounting in both national and local firm settings and has extensive municipal audit experience as a Registered Municipal Auditor before joining the staff at the Town of Amherst.
Greg is a Past President of the Association of Municipal Administrators and serves and has served on a number of association and provincial committees. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Diploma in Local Government Administration from Dalhousie University, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983.
Phone: (902) 667-6513
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Business Development Officer: Rebecca Taylor
Phone: (902) 694-0141
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Communications Officer: Tom McCoag
Phone: (902) 694-6265
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CAO Expenses
Herrett Recurring Expenses Summary
Herrett 20180613 AMA Spring Conference
Herrett 20180608 CPANS Professional Development
Herrett 20180531 FCM Conference
Herrett 20180530 CAMA Conference
Herrett 20180508 Municipal Modernization
Herrett 20180202 Mayors CAOs meeting
Herrett 20180131 Municipal Modernization
Herrett 20171107 UNSM Conference
Herrett 20171026 CPANS Continuing Education
Herrett 20171025 ICS 200 Training
Herrett 20171017 CPANS Continuing Education
Herrett 20171011 CCO position interviews