Melanson Becomes CAMA National President; 2026-27 Board of Directors Ratified

Marc Melanson, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Dieppe and CAMA representative for New Brunswick, has become President of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). 

He assumed the role during the association’s annual general meeting held in Whistler, BC on May 26, 2026. Previously CAMA’s First Vice-President, he takes over from Brenda Orchard, Chief Administrative Officer County of Lennox & Addington, ON and former CAMA Representative for Ontario. She moves into the role of past president. 

During the AGM, the association’s membership also ratified its 2026-27 Board of Directors, welcoming three new board members: Marc Seguin, Chief Administrative Officer & Town Clerk, Town Of Stewiacke, NS and new CAMA representative for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Zoran Postic, City Manager, City Of Vaughan, ON, and new CAMA representative for Ontario, and Sherbaz Muhammad, Chief Financial Officer, Délįnę Got'įnę Government, NT, and new CAMA representative for Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut.

“It is both a privilege and a great honour to accept the presidency of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. Having worked in the field of local governance throughout my career, I see how our sector is constantly evolving and how essential it is to rely on strong networks, such as CAMA, to navigate it,” said Melanson. 

“With more than 1,000 members across the country, CAMA represents an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise. The tools it provides to its members serve as valuable guides for meeting everyday challenges. This is precisely where the strength of our association lies: by uniting our voices, we are able to play a real and meaningful influential role on the issues shaping the future of our municipalities. I look forward to contributing to this collective mission.”

Marc Melanson has worked in the municipal sector for more than 38 years and has served as City Manager for the City of Dieppe since 2007. During his tenure, the municipality has experienced significant growth, with the population doubling over the past 15 years to more than 36,000 residents in 2025. Prior to becoming City Manager, Marc held leadership roles in recreation and municipal administration in both Lamèque and Dieppe.

A graduate of the Université de Moncton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and a minor in Administration, Marc is an active member of both the Association of Municipal Administrators of New Brunswick and the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. He is recognized for championing customer service, teamwork, and responsible management, including implementing Lean Six Sigma practices within his organization.

Marc has also contributed extensively to municipal leadership and governance initiatives at the provincial, national, and international levels. He has participated in municipal reform and local governance working groups in New Brunswick and oversees twinning relationships between his city and the cities of Dieppe, France, and Carencro, Louisiana. He also played a leadership role in planning the 2019 World Acadian Congress.

His contributions to municipal administration and recreation have earned him numerous honours, including the Hermel Courturier Award in 2014 and the Thomas L. Everett Award in 2024 from the New Brunswick Association of Municipal Administrators, recognizing his exceptional leadership and contributions to local government.

In addition to welcoming new board members, CAMA bid farewell to Jeff Gushue, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Yarmouth, NS and outgoing CAMA Representative for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, as well as Tracy Thomas, former CAMA Representative for Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory and Nunavut, who has taken on a new role as Chief Administrative Officer, with the Oldman River Regional Services Commission in Lethbridge, AB.

The complete 2026-2027 CAMA Board of Directors is as follows: 

• Marc Melanson, President, CAMA Representative for New Brunswick / City Manager, City of Dieppe, NB
• Gary Kent, First Vice-President, CAMA Member-At-Large for a Municipality with a Population Over 100,000 / Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel, ON
• Raffaelle Di Stasio, Second Vice-President, CAMA Representative for Québec / City Manager, Town of Montreal West, QC
• Evan Parliament, Treasurer, CAMA Representative for British Columbia / Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Revelstoke, BC
• Brenda Orchard, Past President, Chief Administrative Officer County of Lennox & Addington, ON
• Lisa Niblock, CAMA Board Member for Newfoundland and Labrador / Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Paradise, NL
• Marc Seguin, CAMA representative for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island / Chief Administrative Officer & Town Clerk, Town Of Stewiacke, NS 
• Yves Leger, CAMA Member-At-Large for a Municipality with a Population Under 100,000 / Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Shediac, NB
• Zoran Postic, CAMA Representative for Ontario / City Manager, City Of Vaughan, ON,
• Shawna LeBlanc, CAMA Representative for Manitoba and Saskatchewan / CAO, Rural Municipality of Elton, MB
• Troy Fleming, CAMA Representative for Alberta, City Manager / City of Fort Saskatchewan, AB
• Sherbaz Muhammad, CAMA Representative for Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut / Chief Financial Officer, Délįnę Got'įnę Government, NT