West Kelowna Council will begin recruiting for a new chief administrative officer to replace Jim Zaffino whose contract expires in June 2019.

Mr. Zaffino has been with the City of West Kelowna since February 25, 2008, as the communitysa国际传媒檚 first chief financial officer for six years followed by five years as CAO.

sa国际传媒淛im Zaffino was instrumental in establishing the city of West Kelownasa国际传媒檚 organizational structure and systems, literally from nothing,sa国际传媒� said Mayor Gord Milsom.

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sa国际传媒淲est Kelowna Council is extremely grateful for his exemplary years of service and for employing, for our communitysa国际传媒檚 benefit, the tremendous wealth of knowledge he has gained during his 40 years in local government. West Kelowna Council wishes him all the best in the future.sa国际传媒�

Jim Zaffino, who was awarded a Professional Service Award for Leadership from the Local Government Management Association of B.C. during his time with the City of West Kelowna, will help the city transition to new leadership before his contract expires on June 28.

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sa国际传媒淚 am very proud of the accomplishments this organization has achieved during my eleven years at the City of West Kelowna, including establishing the citysa国际传媒檚 first financial systems,sa国际传媒� said Zaffino.

sa国际传媒淚 am thankful to have worked for West Kelowna Council and alongside some of the best municipal employees I have ever met. The dedication and commitment West Kelowna staff bring every day continues to be tremendously gratifying.sa国际传媒�

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