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13 City Departments Organizational Roles and Responsibilities ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT The Administration Department is responsible for executing the policies adopted by the City Council and providing for the general management of the City. The Administration Department is responsible for person- nel, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, communications, information technology, poli- cy research and implementation. The Administration Department consists of the City Manager, Management Analyst/HR Specialist, City Clerk, IT staff and an Office Assistant. CITY MANAGER The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City and serves under the direction of the City Council. The City Manager advises the City Council in matters of general policy, personnel, budget and proce- dures and is responsible for the daily administration and coordination of all City affairs in accordance with City Code, ordinances, resolutions and Council directives. He/she is also responsible for the financial functions of the City. The City Manager directs all municipal operations as well as coordinating and facilitating all City Council meetings. Additionally, 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 care 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 MANAGEMENT ANALYST/HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST The Management Analyst / Human Resources Specialist reports directly to the City Manager and oversees per- sonnel/human resource functions, supervision of the City’s office staff personnel, Information Technology/ cable broadcasts and the City’s safety program. Duties are primarily project oriented.