Authority & Duties

Under the Manager-Mayor plan, the City Manager is the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the City.

The powers and duties of the City Manager include:

• Implementating policy decisions made by Council.
• Talking to/recommending to Council, in the proper case, all necessary action to protect the best interest and promote the welfare of the City.
• Preparing and submitting a recommended budget to Council.
• Advising Council of the financial condition and future needs of the City.
• Preparing and submitting the annual report to Council that outlines the City’s activities of the fiscal year.
• Exercising general supervision over all City departments through the designated department heads.
• Appointing, removing, suspending, and/or disciplining officers and employees in the administrative service of the City.

The following types of requests must be reviewed and authorized by the City Manager:

• Solicitation of Funds
• Public Assemblage (parades, processions, etc.)
• Street, Sidewalk, or Public Way Closings - Download Use of Right-of-Way Application (PDF)
• FY Budget Schedule
• City Manager’s FY Budget Discussion Points
• FY Levy Estimate - Official Budget Document