Burlington, Ont. – Feb. 16, 2024—Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, together with Burlington Metropolis Council, is happy to announce Hassaan Basit will probably be becoming a member of the Metropolis of Burlington group as its subsequent Metropolis Supervisor. Mr. Basit will start his position on April 22, 2024.
Hassaan Basit has a confirmed observe file of remodeling organizations to ship outcomes. As CEO of Conservation Halton, he constructed a excessive performing group with an excellent tradition, decreased allow instances, improved processes, introduced in efficiency metrics and rotated relationships with the event business, expertise which can all be important to assembly our housing pledge of enabling 29,000 properties to be constructed by 2031.
Moreover, he and his group are answerable for managing essential flood water infrastructure, approving growth permits underneath the Conservation Authorities Act, finishing up environmental restoration and forest administration, delivering programming to 1.5 million annual clients, and working parks, whereas specializing in sustainability, local weather change adaptation and mitigation – key priorities outlined within the Metropolis’s just lately accepted four-year work plan, Imaginative and prescient to Focus.
He has additionally developed intensive relationships with all ranges of presidency and Halton Area, together with being chosen by the provincial authorities because the chair of the Province’s Conservation Authority Working Group.
Mr. Basit has additionally persistently delivered a price range at or under the regional pointers, that are tied to inflation. This expertise will assist the Mayor and Council stability neighborhood wants and the pressures of development.
The intensive seek for the brand new Metropolis Supervisor started in October 2023, with the participation of Metropolis Council, Metropolis workers and led by an exterior search agency. This course of started with the present Metropolis Supervisor saying his intention to not search a renewal of his contract.
Mr. Basit will work with present Metropolis Supervisor, Tim Commisso, for a seamless transition of duties. The Metropolis is grateful to Mr. Commisso for his management and repair as Burlington Metropolis Supervisor since 2019. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Commisso ushered in a interval of stability whereas additionally seeing the town by way of the Covid-19 emergency.
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Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“Please join me in welcoming Hassaan Basit as our new City Manager. We are in a time of change and transition at the City of Burlington as we face the challenges of growth and plan for our future. I know that Mr. Basit will hit the ground running to serve our residents and businesses and ensure Burlington remains the destination of choice for people to live, visit and do business. We strive to deliver services in the most compassionate and effective way, and Mr. Basit will help get us there.”
Hassaan Basit, Incoming Metropolis Supervisor
“What drew me to this opportunity is Burlington’s commitment to a forward-thinking strategy, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and preserving the intrinsic charm of our city and its diverse neighbourhoods. I’m thrilled to join the dedicated team at the City of Burlington and to work with so many great collaborators towards an ambitious and exciting vision for the future.”
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