City Administration

Overview

Under provisions of the Charter, the Council enacts local legislation, adopts budgets, determines policies and appoints the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City Attorney. The City Manager is charged with the duties of executing the laws and administering the government of the City. As the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Administrative Branch of the City Government, the City Manager is given the power and duties to:

1. Appoint and remove all department heads and all other employees in the administrative service of the City and may authorize the Head of a Department to appoint and remove subordinates in his respective department;
2. Prepare the budget annually, submit it to Council, and be responsible for its administration;
3. Prepare and submit to Council a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City;
4. Keep Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make appropriate recommendations; and
5. Perform such other necessary duties as prescribed by the Charter or required by the Council.

You can reach any member of the administrative staff by calling 281-403-8500.

Administrative Staff