The city’s Chief Administrative Officer Hans Loewig, has notified council he will not complete the full term of his employment contract.
Loewig shared his plans at a closed meeting of council Monday night and offered to stay on as Chief Administrator until the end of 2011, committing to help council with its recruitment of a new CAO and ensure a smooth transition.
He is stepping down from the city’s top job for personal reasons.
“This decision was a difficult one for me because I continue to be passionate about the important work we do on behalf of this community,” said Loewig in a press release issued by the city.
Mayor Karen Farbridge said in that press release the loss of the CAO is a great one.
“The legacy Mr. Loewig leaves is one of exemplary leadership, integrity, and a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic that has served our community extremely well over the past four years.”
Loewig first accepted the position as Guelph’s interim CAO in June 2007. That contract was extended, then replaced with a permanent, four-year contract. He joined the city with 37 years’ experience in the municipal sector including as the CAO for Brantford from 1999 to 2004. Loewig is leaving one year in advance of the term of his contract.
