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City Manager

Welcome to the City Manager's Office

MISSION

The mission of the City Manager's Office is to provide professional leadership while facilitating a dynamic process through strategic planning, meaningful assessment, and thoughtful strategic decision-making.

This process is inclusive of all City Council members and city staff in order to facilitate continuous improvement in the administration of city policies while facilitating growth in a systematic and planned approach. 

The position of City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council and is the administrative officer for the City.

DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER INCLUDE:

• Enforce and carry out all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted by the City Council.
• Employ and discharge all persons engaged in the administrative service of the City
• Prepare and submit an annual budget to the City Council.
• Make recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning the welfare of the municipality.
• The City Manager shall have a seat, but no vote, at every meeting of the City Council.