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The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible to the Mayor and Council for the administration of the many businesses that comprise the municipal corporation. City Council sets the overall direction for the corporation and establishes policies, and it is the responsibility of the municipal staff under the CAO's leadership to implement Council's decisions and to run the day-to-day activities of the corporation. Council may also look to the CAO for input and advice before coming to a final decision on issues. There are nine department heads that report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
The City of Orillia's newly formed Communications and Tourism Division through the Chief Administrative Office is responsible for the following:
- Media and public relations
- Strategic communications
- Author, edit, design and produce corporate communication materials
- Corporate visual identity oversight
- Social media management (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
- Weekly Bulletin Board
- Support and maintain the corporate website
- Develop and promote Orillia tourism opportunities to increase visitation and economic impact for local businesses and the community
- Manage and implement the Tourism Strategic Action Plan
- Market and promote City services, initiatives, facilities and events
- Work with local organizations to support and promote community events locally, regionally and where appropriate, provincially
