The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of city government within the policy directives of the City Council.

As the administrative head of city government, the City Manager is responsible for the hiring and dismissal of all employees.

He advises the Council on policy matters and presents the city's annual budget, including long-range goals and the Capital Improvement Program, to the Council. The City Manager is also responsible for the administration of the budget after adoption.