Our City Manager’s first priority is serving your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact the City with any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Did You Know?

Our City Manager:

• Is appointed by and receives policy direction from the City Council
• Plans, develops and implements diverse City services to meet policy requirements and community needs
• Organizes and directs the operation of all City departments
• Supervised by the City Council
• Directly supervises all department heads and indirectly supervises all other City employees

City Manager Duties
Our City Manager’s duties include:

• Overseeing the operations of the City’s departments and activities
  • Initiating studies and monitoring of operations to ensure quality services are provided in an efficient and timely manner
• Recommending policies and programs to the City Council
  • Providing information to the Council to aid in its deliberations
  • Implementing policies set forth by the Council
• Supervising the development of budget forecasts
  • Assisting the Finance Officer with preparation of the annual budget
  • Ensuring the proper administration of the budget
• Promoting economic development of the City through business recruitment and retention, marketing, incentive package development and City/business negotiations
  • Serving as an advisor to the Downtown Development Authority and Local Development Finance Authority
  • Serving as a permanent Board member of Economic Development Corporation and National Baby Food Festival
• Representing the City at meetings and conferences
  • Negotiating contracts and agreements on behalf of the City
  • Presenting the official City position on issues related to finances and operations
• Responding to complaints related to City policies and services and recommendation of remedial action as required
• Supervising all City employees, either directly or through department heads
  • Participating in employee selection, evaluation, recognition, discipline and discharge
  • Recommending organization of City departments and personnel
  • Developing and enforcing personnel policies
• Advising and assisting administrative staff and department heads in resolving difficult operational problems
• Coordinating City operations with those of other governmental agencies
• Assisting with the development of capital improvement programs
  • Monitoring capital needs and determining appropriate financing mechanisms for larger purchases and projects
• Serving as the City’s legislative coordinator
  • Staying current of proposed changes in legislation that may impact the City
  • Communicating the City’s needs to State and Federal elected officials
• Performing related work as required by City Council or operational needs