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Presentation of the 2013 Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the City of Barrie's 2013 Business Plan.
Carla Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer presented Ed Archer, General Manager of Corporate and Community Services with the 2013 Distinguished Budget Award from the Government of Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the City of Barrie's 2013 Business Plan. Ms. Ladd noted that the City has been presented the award five years in a row. She noted that the Business Plan was evaluated as a policy document, financial plan, operational guide and communication device.
Mr. Archer thanked City staff for their efforts in producing the plan. He specifically expressed his appreciation to staff in the Finance Department led by Deb McKinnon, Director of Finance, Jill Taylor, his Executive Assistant, staff in the City Clerk's Office and the Directors across the Corporation. Mr. Archer also thanked members of Council for their trust and confidence in staff as part of the business planning process.
Mayor Lehman congratulated Mr. Archer and the Finance Department for their efforts and commented that receiving the award five years in a row is a tremendous accomplishment.