CALEB NICKERSON
CAMPBELL’S BAY
Nov. 22, 2019
MRC Pontiac announced late last week that they are in search of a new Economic Development Director.
A press release put out . . .
on Nov. 22 states that the current Director, Danielle Newman, will be leaving the position, effective Jan. 10, 2020. The statement says that personal reasons led to her departure.
“It was an honour and a pleasure to work for the MRC Pontiac, and I will miss my role as Director of Economic Development very much,” she is quoted as saying. “During this transition period, I will do all that I can to make sure that the department sustains the positive momentum that we have created.”
“I would also like to express my appreciation to you, dear colleagues, and to the people of Pontiac, for welcoming me so warmly,” she continues. “I hope to continue contributing to the development of the Pontiac by becoming more involved in the community after my departure from the MRC.”
Newman was hired in December 2018 after the previous director, Émilie Chazelas, resigned on May 28, 2018.
MRC Director General Bernard Roy praised Newman’s achievements over the course of her tenure, and thanked her on behalf of the rest of the staff. He also noted that the hiring process is already under way and the MRC is consulting with staffing experts from the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) to “ensure a successful approach.”
