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Incoming South Stormont CAO David Barrick

November 19, 2025·32 min·2 clips

David Barrick reveals how urban CAOs handle homelessness and 170 languages, while rural ones focus on ditching and drainage.

David Barrick, incoming CAO for South Stormont, discusses the role of a chief administrative officer, comparing urban and rural challenges, sharing insights on education, trust-building, and the future of the profession in an interview with hosts Ian McCormack and Christopher Brown.

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