City Manager Roles
The city manager is appointed by the city council to serve as the city’s chief executive officer and is responsible for the implementation of policies and decisions made by the city council. The city manager prepares a budget for the city council’s consideration, serves as the city council’s chief advisor, and is responsible for all city personnel, with the exception of the city attorney who is also appointed by the city council.

The Office of the City Manager houses various essential functions and programs of the city. These functions include the administrative functions of city clerk, human resources, information and technology and risk management; and provide oversight to the rent stabilization and youth and family service programs.