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Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer

• Information Research Officer

1960-1971

The Information Officer (Information Research Officer prior to 1967) was responsible for compiling, interpreting, and preparing written information for the use of the Chairman, Council, and Directors of the Metropolitan Corporation, and for explaining to the public the Corporation's aims, policies, and activities. This involved establishing good relations with and disseminating information to the press, radio, and television, and maintaining a library of informative material on municipal government, affairs of the Corporation, and other subjects of concern to the Corporation. The Information Officer was directly accountable to the Executive Director. The position was first held by Arthur Fletcher, during which time the position was called "Information Research Officer". Fletcher stepped down on November 11, 1966, leaving the position vacant for several months. On May 4, 1967, Council voted to appoint Allan S. Bready to the position and change its title to "Information Officer". Bready began on June 1 and remained in his position until Metro's dissolution in 1971.

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Proposed Organization and Administrative Functions of the Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg. City of Winnipeg Archives. Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg fonds (A2204 File 1).

Minutes of the Metropolitan Council, May 4, 1967. City of Winnipeg Archives. Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg fonds (Minute Number 67/607)