Essex has appointed a new chief administrative officer.
Donna Hunter, the town's director of corporate services, has accepted the job permanently.
She replaces Tracey Pillon-Abs who was ousted out of the post in May 2017.
Mayor Ron McDermott says the town has relied on Hunter to shepherd the town through a number of challenging times.
Hunter first arrived at Essex town hall in 2002 to serve as treasurer.
Donna Hunter (dressed in a black suit) surrounded by family and Essex town council. (Courtesy of Essex town hall)