Mission Statement
The city manager is the city's chief executive officer.  The city manager is responsible for seeing that the city council's goals and policies are effectively and efficiently implemented.  This is done by identifying options and providing analysis and recommendations about policy issues: coordinating departmental work plans; submitting a recommended annual budget; reporting on the city's financial condition; implementing administrative policies and processes that facilitate the accomplishment of the council’s goals; and establishing effective working relationships with community groups and other governmental entities.

Services Provided
The city manager supervises department heads; represents the city on numerous intergovernmental committees and public-private projects; conducts research and analysis at the request of the city council; reviews and approves council meeting agenda reports prepared by staff; serves as the primary staff contact for the news media; prepares a weekly information newsletter about city activities; and responds to citizen inquiries, questions, and complaints.