Just as the City of Estevan was announcing Amber Smale was its new city manager, it was learned that her predecessor had found new employment.
The City of North Battleford announced through a press release last week that Jim Puffalt has been hired as their new city manager and will begin work on Jan. 27.
"I am very pleased with council's decision to hire Mr. Puffalt," North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton said in the release. "He has extensive experience within a municipal setting so we are more than confident in his ability to manage."
The release added that Puffalt has over 30 years of experience as a municipal manager in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba
"North Battleford city council and administration have a great reputation in the province and I want to add my enthusiasm and energy to theirs," said Puffalt. "I believe in effective, efficient and customer service based government, strategic planning, public and employee engagement, and the importance of maintaining and developing new relationships with community organizations, our neighbouring municipalities, and local First Nations."
Puffalt held the position of Estevan city manager for 12 years. He was dismissed in October after council decided it would like a change in direction. In North Battleford, he replaces was Jim Toye who recently named city manager in Prince Albert.
