City Manager Duties

The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and provides management and supervision of the City organization under the control of the Common Council.  The City Manager provides direction to the Department Heads in accordance with policies established by the Common Council and ensures that the City operations are conducted in an economic, efficient and effective manner.

Specific responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Assist the Common Council in determining strategic priorities for the community.
• Provide technical expertise to assist the Common Council in vetting policy decisions. Implement policy decisions and legislative actions taken by the Common Council.
• Work with department heads to oversee the operations of the City.
• Oversee preparation of the City budget. Make recommendations to maintain and improve the long term fiscal health of the community.
• Develop a high performance organization. Recruit, hire and supervise City staff.
• Facilitate cross functional initiatives both within and outside of the organization.
• Represent and/or advocate for the City with intergovernmental partners and other stakeholders. Monitor legislative activity that may impact the City.
• Serve as the lead representative for economic development. Convene economic development partners. Negotiate economic development packages within parameters set by the Common Council.