City Administration encompasses a wide range of functions aimed at managing and operating a municipality effectively. This includes overseeing daily city operations, implementing policies, managing the budget, ensuring efficient service delivery, and managing relationships with citizens, other government agencies, and stakeholders. The City Secretary/Administrator is responsible for fulfilling these functions.
Key Functions:
1. Policy Implementation and Development
- develop and implement policies that guide the city's operations and services
- oversee long-term planning and development of strategies to meet the city's goals
2. Operational Management
- oversee the daily operations of all city departments and programs
- effective delivery of city services to residents.
3. Financial Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Financial Reporting
4. Community Engagement and Relations
- Facilitate community development and engagement initiatives
- Address resident concerns and requests, and acts as a liaison between the city council and the public
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Manage external relationships with other government agencies and stakeholders
6. Crisis Management and Emergency Response
- Lead emergency and crisis management efforts
- Prepare staff and the city council to respond appropriately to various emergencies