At its meeting of April 6, 2016, the Windsor Town Council
approved several departmental reorganization proposals of staff, and authorized
the filling of certain positions to the Town’s job classification scheme. One
of these authorized positions is Assistant Town Manager. The Town is fortunate
that the recovering economy and the Town’s revenue picture has allowed for
these changes.
In considering the needs of the Town, and the talents and
skills deemed essential for this role, Town Manager Linda Kelly has considered
the options which best suit the Town. Being that this position is an Executive
Management position reporting to the Town Manager, Kelly will retain the
discretion whether to make a direct appointment to the position or to conduct a
recruitment. Kelly stated, “I consider myself fortunate to have a strong
management team with many skills, talents and potential, and have looked first
internally. Thus, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Administrative
Services Director Camille Kazarian to the position of Assistant Town Manager.”
Kelly added, “Camille brings a strong administrative and
financial skill base to this position, as well as a great deal of experience in
the private sector which will benefit the Town’s need to continue to forge innovative,
efficient and cutting-edge solutions for the challenges we face. Camille has
been with the Town since December 2013, starting as Finance Manager. Camille is
well-respected, works collaboratively and brings a service orientation to her
leadership style. In her past employment, she held management positions with
large and prominent agencies in this county including Redwood Credit Union and
Autodesk.”
Kelly further noted, “Some of her new duties will involve
Town-wide goals and objectives, Council priorities and projects, and assisting
the Town with taking advantage of opportunities and innovations brought about
by the many Town-wide plans being updated at the present time, as well as
improving administrative policies and procedures, and communication,
coordination and collaboration internally and externally on high-profile
projects and goals. She will also participate in leadership efforts to further
our organizational vision and values through policy and implementation.”
Camille holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration from Sonoma State University and an
MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Mayor Mark Millan noted, “Camille has demonstrated her
extraordinary talents and leadership in helping the Town address a variety of
challenges. She is easy to work with, well respected and her assistance will
allow our Town Manager to focus her attention on the bigger issues we are
working through.”
Commenting on her appointment Camille stated, “Windsor is a
wonderful community to work for and I am excited to have this opportunity to
help implement the Town’s goal and objectives. It is a privilege to work
with such a dedicated group of people and at the direction of our Town Manager
and Council who provide progressive vision and leadership for Windsor.”
