Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Finance

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Nancy Taylor to the position of Commissioner of Finance/Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Durham.

“We are pleased to appoint Nancy Taylor to this strategic senior position; responsible for the Region’s financial management and overall fiscal accountability,” said Garry Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). “Nancy Taylor has dedicated the last 25 years to providing service to the community through her work with the Municipality of Clarington, and as their Director of Finance and Treasurer since 2001. She will help to ensure our financial initiatives continue to be progressive, represent best practices, and align with our corporate strategic plan and values.”

In addition to her contributions to the Municipality of Clarington, Taylor has provided her technical expertise to several associations. She has been the Chair of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool for the last 14 years. In 2017, she was President of the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario and in 2018 remains as Past President. Taylor’s financial acumen is complemented by her Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from Brock University and CA designation. 

“Durham Region has a long-standing reputation for fiscal responsibility and integrity—the result of a robust and accountable framework,” said Nancy Taylor, Commissioner of Finance. “It is important that our policies and practices continue to reflect the appropriate management of Regional tax dollars. I look forward to modelling and championing the Region’s values, while focusing on the needs of our various stakeholders.”

The Commissioner of Finance establishes strategic plans and provides effective leadership for the Finance Department’s four main divisions: Financial Services; Financial Planning and Purchasing; Business Planning, Budgets and Risk Management; Internal Audit and Administration.

As chief financial officer for the Region, Durham Region Transit and the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation, Taylor is responsible for a robust and accountable framework—one that ensures a financially sustainable corporation. She will also ensure the safekeeping of all Regional assets and long-term financial obligations, while providing sound and timely advice—to Durham Regional Council and the CAO—related to financial management and fiscal responsibility.

To learn more about the Finance Department, please visit durham.ca.

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