City welcomes Dawn Attorp as new Corporate Officer in Kimberley

Dawn brings an extensive background of experience and leadership to her new role with the City of Kimberley.

The City of Kimberley is pleased to welcome Dawn Attorp as the new Corporate Officer at City Hall. — Photo courtesy City of Kimberley

The City of Kimberley is pleased to welcome Corporate Officer Dawn Attorp. Dawn brings 8 years of experience as the General Manager of Corporate Administration from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), where she also served as Acting CAO for one and one half years in 2006-2007.

Dawn also worked for the City of Grand Forks from 1991 to 2005. Dawn is a Certified Municipal Clerk as designated by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, and holds an Intermediate Certificate on Local Government Administration from the Provincial Board of Examiners.

“Mayor, council, and the management team are thrilled to add someone of Dawn’s considerable experience and leadership qualities”, said Chief Administrative Officer Scott Sommerville.

“I am very pleased to be joining the management team for the City of Kimberley. Being born and raised in the East Kootenays and recently having moved back, I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with council to achieve their vision,” said Dawn Attorp. Dawn Attorp begins her position at City Hall on Monday, July 18th, 2016 at which time she can be reached at 427-9659 or at [email protected]