City Manager

What the Office Does

General administration

Serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the city. Prepares and administers administrative code, and establishes rules and procedures which, when adopted by City Council, supplement the Charter.

Personnel

Assumes all duties and responsibilities of personnel director. Prepares and administers personnel policies and procedures, compensation systems, employee contracts, and other administrative codes. Appoints and supervises department heads, ensures proper training, evaluation and discipline, and authorizes discharge actions.

Budget and finance

Prepares and administers the annual budget for the city and keeps Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city.

Public infrastructure

Manages and supervises all city utilities and public improvements, including construction, repair, and maintenance of all city owned infrastructure and buildings.

General management

Directs and coordinates the operations of city departments and staff, assesses city services and operations, and ensures quality services are provided in an efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner.

Council reports and meetings

Reports to Council on the activities, status, and performance of various city departments and projects. Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Council.

Community relations

Establishes proactive, effective community relations and represents the city's official position before the public, various groups, the media, and at various meetings.

Intergovernmental relations

Establishes constructive relationships with other governmental units to reduce duplication of effort, increase efficiencies and maximize service quality and availability.

Contracts and purchasing

Negotiates and administers various contracts and agreements on behalf of the city. Acts as purchasing agent for the city, or delegates such duties.

Zoning and code enforcement

Oversees and participates in zoning administration and code enforcement functions.

Strategic planning

Coordinates long range planning, strategic plans, public improvements, and general operations to achieve established goals for community development, economic development, land use, and related issues.

Grants

Researches and recommends grants to benefit the city, prepares related applications and administers those approved.