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Westbank First Nation welcomes new chief financial officer from Penticton

Jim Bauer is the former Chief Financial Officer for the City of Penticton
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Westbank First Nation has hired a new chief financial officer. (Contributed)

Westbank First Nation (WFN) announced a new addition to its financial operations.

Jim Bauer has been hired as WFNѻýs new chief financial officer, starting on Nov. 29. Previously, Bauer worked for the City of Penticton as its chief financial officer and general manager.

Before working for the City of Penticton, he worked for Albertaѻýs provincial finance and economic development ministry. He also worked for Albertaѻýs solicitor general ministry.

ѻýWestbank First Nation welcomes Mr. Bauer to our administration and looks forward to working with him to further our nationѻýs strategic priorities, including ensuring a responsive, accountable and transparent government that meets the needs of our growing community,ѻý WFN chief Christopher Derickson said.

As the CFO, Bauer will oversee the day-to-day operations at WFNѻýs finance department, maintain the nationѻýs financial records, and prepare and present financial reports to council.

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About the Author: Twila Amato

Twila was a radio reporter based in northern Vancouver Island. She won the Jack Webster Student Journalism Award while at BCIT and received a degree in ancient and modern Greek history from McGill University.
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