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West Lincoln Welcomes New Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2023
The Township of West Lincoln is pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive recruitment process, Jessica Dyson is the Township’s new Director of Legislative Services/Clerk.
As Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Dyson oversees administration of Council and Committee meetings, records management, policies and procedures, municipal legislation and by-laws, human resources, corporate communications, and municipal and school board elections. In addition, she joins the Senior Management Team to maintain strategic, collaborative operations and a positive corporate culture.
Dyson joined the Township of West Lincoln as Deputy Clerk in 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, and quickly demonstrated her extensive experience, innovation, expertise, and passion for continuous learning. She began her municipal career at the Town of Grimsby in 2008, where she held many positions, including Administration Clerk/Records Coordinator.
Dyson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in General Studies from Brock University and a Records and Information Management Diploma from Mohawk College. She has successfully completed the Municipal Administration Program, the Municipal Accounting & Finance Program, and the Employment Law & Human Resources Program, and is well on her way towards earning her Diploma in Municipal Administration from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO). Furthermore, she has completed the NextGen Municipal Leadership course from Brock University and the Indigenous Cultural Competency course from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC), among others.
Former Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Joanne Scime, retired after an impressive 40-year career at the Township, where she served 11 Councils, assisted or oversaw 11 Municipal Elections, and has been devoted to serving West Lincoln, the very community in which she was born. Scime’s final day was June 23, 2023.
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Quotes:
“On behalf of Council, I would like to offer wholehearted congratulations to Joanne and Jessica as they embark on these incredible new personal and professional journeys. To Joanne, your retirement is very well-deserved. We thank you for your dedicated service and wish you all the best on this new adventure. To Jessica, you have some pretty big shoes to fill but we are absolutely certain that you will do so admirably. We are proud of all you have accomplished so far and can’t wait to see what more you achieve as you continue your career with our Township.”
Cheryl Ganann
Mayor
“It has been an absolute honour to work with someone who has played such a big role in progressing our Township over the past four decades. From driving the Zamboni at the arena in 1980 to spearheading the implementation of internet voting in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election, Joanne has done it all. While we know Joanne’s retirement leaves a significant void in our community, we are confident that Jessica will excel in her new role. We have witnessed her remarkable work ethic, adaptability, and creative problem solving over the past three years, and look forward to seeing her continue to grow and shine as she takes the helm of the Legislative Services/Clerk’s department.”
Bev Hendry
Chief Administrative Officer
Media Contact:
Beth Audet
Communications Specialist
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