New position supports community safety activities
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Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place.
Stephanie Gray was hired in early June for the position of Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Support Coordinator. In this role she serves as the secretary-treasurer for the new Lanark County OPP Detachment Board, which involves managing meetings, maintaining records and providing general administrative support. Her responsibilities also include coordinating activities related to the Lanark County Situation Table and implementation of the recently approved Community Plan for Safety and Well-being, as well as providing training and ensuring legislative compliance under the Community Safety and Policing Act. Gray will also undertake communications services for the county, including media releases and social media, and actively seek out and apply for grants to support operations of the Detachment Board and community safety initiatives.
Gray has more than 30 years of experience in professional communications to the county, including journalism and consulting. She is a skilled project coordinator, community collaborator and grant writer. Her extensive background includes coordinating the Lanark County Situation Table and developing and implementing community safety and well-being plans.
“Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, ensuring that the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board, the Situation Table and the Community Plan for Safety and Well-Being across the County of Lanark are well-supported,” said Clerk Jasmin Ralph. “We are confident her appointment will greatly benefit the county and its residents, and we look forward to her contributions in enhancing community safety and well-being.”
