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CITY DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Wity Manager The City of New Brighton is a Plan B form of government which is known as the council-manager plan. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City under the direction of the Council who advises the Council in matters of general policy, personnel, budget, and procedure. This position is responsible for the daily administration and coordination of all City affairs in accordance with City Code, ordinances, resolutions, and directives from the City Council and for administration of financial functions of the City. The City Manager directs all municipal operations including, but not limited to coordination and facilitation of all City Council meetings. The City Manager is ultimately responsible for the day-to-day management of the City and the implementation of all policy directives made by the City Council. In addition, the City Manager is responsible to: • Facilitate effective public relations. • Ensure that public services are effectively provided. • Ensure all complaints are effectively handled. • Direct communication to keep the public informed. • Represent the City in local, regional, and state meetings. • Function as delegated by the City Council. • Provide telephone and in-person assistance to residents and customers. • Ensure effective management and utilization of all physical assets. • Ensure efficient use and proper care of all existing assets. •• Develop and maintain an inventory of all physical assets. • Monitor for replacement or upgrading of equipment and other assets. • Perform Council administrative work and implement Council decisions. • Provide reports, recommendations and advice as appropriate. • Evaluate the operations and recommend changes in the organizational structure. • Cooperate with other governmental units and municipalities. • Draft City ordinances, resolutions, and policies for Council approval. Assistant to the City Manager The Assistant to the City Manager assists and reports directly to the City Manager. This position focus is primarily project orientated, personnel/human resource functions, supervision of the City's office staff personnel, information technology, local cable broadcasts, and the City's safety program. This position will serve as acting City Manager as directed by the City Manager and/or appointed by the City Council. Administration Department The Administration Department is responsible for executing the policies adopted by the City Council and provides for the general management of the City. The Administration Department is responsible for personnel, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, communications, Information Technology, policy research and implementation. The Administration Department consists of the City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, IT Coordinator, IT Technician, and Office *Assistants. 16