The City Manager is appointed by and reports to the City Commission, and is the chief administrative officer as defined by the city’s charter, responsible for the day-to-day operations and its workforce. The City Manager provides leadership, direction, and effective decision-making for the administration and operation of each department within the City. The City Manager develops city policies and carries out policies established by ordinances, resolutions, and Commission directives. The City Manager acts as a bridge between the elected officials (i.e., the City Commission) and the community, ensuring transparent and effective operations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

As defined by the City Charter (Section 26), the City Manager is responsible for the proper administration of all city affairs, including but not limited to:

1: Financial Management: Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the City’s financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

2: Strategic Planning: Leads and oversees planning and zoning, economic development initiatives, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and the development and enforcement of policies and procedures to promote sustainable growth and effective governance.

3: Community Relations: Promotes transparency in government by addressing citizen concerns, fostering positive and open communications, and effectively representing the City to the public, stakeholders, and media.

4: Personnel Management: Provides leadership and direction to City staff by fostering a professional, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture; ensures the recruitment and retention of high-quality employees; manages staffing requests from department heads; and promotes effective performance management, employee development, and engagement across all departments.

5: Service Delivery: Ensures efficient and effective delivery of city services, including public works, public utilities, public safety, planning and development services, maintenance of city properties, and other essential services.

Note: These duties are not exhaustive. The City Manager may be assigned additional responsibilities, including City Commission-directed tasks during emergencies.