A new chief administrative officer with more than 12 years of experience in local government has been hired by the municipality.
Linda Tynan’s appointment was approved at the Feb. 10 municipal council meeting.
“Council was looking for a strong leader with proven skills in municipal management,” Mayor Peter Waterman said. “Ms. Tynan has a successful track record in small and medium sized municipalities in B.C. and we look forward to working with Linda to take positive steps forward in our community.”
Tynan has worked in Nakusp, Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. She has also spent five years as the executive director of the Kootenay School of the Arts.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Ad-ministration degree from Simon Fraser University and is a Certified General Accountant.
“I am excited to join the District of Summerland and I feel privileged to work with mayor and council,” she said. “I look forward to moving into the community and getting started.”
She will begin her role in Summerland on April 1.
Tom Day, Summerland’s previous chief administrative officer, retired at the end of 2014. An interim administrator has been in place since that time.
