Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Ray Mensour, CAO

Thank you for visiting The Corporation of the City of Windsor’s website and for your interest in the administrative functions of our municipality.

Ray Mensour assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer on May 1, 2025, after serving as Commissioner, Community Services and Corporate Services.

Working closely with Mayor, City Council and the Corporate Leadership Team, it is the job of the Chief Administrative Officer to ensure City Council’s goals and objectives are achieved. This is realized by managing the daily operations of service delivery and leading ongoing improvements with a goal of greater efficiency, as well as the development, recommendation and implementation of corporate policy.

For responsibilities of the CAO, please review the CAO By-law 149-2024 and the Delegation of Authority By-law 208-2008.

Talk to the CAO

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
The Corporation of the City of Windsor
350 City Hall Square West, 5th Floor, Suite 520
P.O. Box 1607
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
N9A 6S1
Phone: (519) 255-6100 ext. 6311
Fax: (519) 255-1861
Email: caodept@citywindsor.ca

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Historical Note

Although the City of Windsor had the power to appoint a City Manager in 1929, it did not do so until 1958. The roots of the City Administrator's Office can be found in the Board of Control. Established in 1937, the Board was an elected body of four controllers who were responsible for the operation of the municipality. By 1958, the Board was replaced by the City Manager form of government. In 1976, the title was changed to City Administrator.

Interesting Fact: Helga Reidel, CAO from September 2009 to March 2016, was the first female CAO for The Corporation of the City of Windsor.