Andy Taylor is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Markham reporting to the Mayor and Council.  He leads the Corporation with his Executive Leadership Team consisting of the Commissioners of Corporate Services, Development Services and Community & Fire Services.  Also reporting directly to him are the Director of Human Resources and the Town Solicitor.

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Markham, known as the High-Tech capital of Canada, is a municipality of more than 330,000 residents centrally located in the Greater Toronto Area.  Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and is home to many of Canada’s leading life science and technology businesses. Recipient of a 2010 Canada Award for Excellence – Silver for outstanding achievements in quality, customer service, and a healthy workplace, Markham is renowned for its rich heritage, vibrant neighbourhoods and leadership on the environment and urban design.

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Andy is an Excellence Canada champion, sits on the Board of Governors of Excellence Canada and also sits on the Board of Directors of the Markham Board of Trade and the New Unionville Home Society Board of Directors.  He is the President of Markham Enterprises Corporation and the Treasurer of Markham District Energy Inc.  Markham was the first large municipality in North America to use the Internet in a binding election in 2003 and continued its use for all subsequent elections.  Andy has been instrumental in introducing numerous e-government solutions to Markham including the launch of the Markham Portal Website in June 2011.

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Andy holds a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector.  Prior to joining the Town in 1992, he worked 10 years in the private sector in senior positions.  Andy obtained his Chartered Accountant (C.A.) designation with Deloitte Chartered Accountants, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor.

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