Change in Leadership: Region of Queens Municipal Council Hires Interim CAO

January 20, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has hired Dan McDougall as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective January 20, 2025. 

“Dan is a very accomplished executive manager with a proven track record supporting municipalities. Council felt that it was very important to install an interim CAO who comes with a wealth of experience as a CAO, a strong reputation in the local government sector, and who does not want the permanent job, assuring that they can objectively support the organization through a robust recruitment process to identify the best candidate for the role,” said Scott Christian, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality.

McDougall’s previous work experience has a strong focus on effective Municipal administration. He was CAO of the Municipality of Chester, CAO of the Municipality of Colchester County, and was Interim CAO for Region of Queens Municipality in 2023. He also has extensive background in Provincial government administration, including positions such as Chief Executive Officer of Housing Nova Scotia, and Deputy Minister of the Department of Municipal Affairs.

McDougall will remain in the position until a permanent CAO is hired, allowing Acting CAO Pam Lovelace to resume her duties as Municipal Clerk.  In mid-December, 2024, Council ended their contract with the CAO Cody Joudry, and appointed Lovelace as temporarily Acting CAO until an interim CAO could be hired. 

“Council is excited to have Dan join the team and help us through this transition,” said Mayor Christian.  “I also want to thank Pam Lovelace for her incredible work in the role as our Acting CAO over the past month. She performed the duties of the CAO admirably during a difficult month for our organization and community. Dan and Pam will be a dynamic team, working closely together moving forward.”