She was known for almost three years at the top administrator for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Now, she’s readying to take on another top administrative role — this time, out east in Halifax.

Marnie Cluckie, who served as chief administrative officer for NOTL from December 2020 to January 2024, is set to become the Halifax Regional Municipality’s chief administrative officer starting Sept. 23.

Following her departure from NOTL, Cluckie became city manager for the City of Hamilton, her hometown, a role she’ll continue to serve until she moves on to her new job.

“This is a vibrant municipality with real momentum and an exciting future. I look forward to working with regional council, municipal employees, community partners and residents to listen, learn and support the work underway,” she said in a media release.

After a year-and-a-half-long search for a replacement, Cluckie’s role in NOTL was taken over by current CAO Nick Ruller a year ago in July (Bruce Zvaniga served as interim chief administrative officer during the search).