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