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Day-to-day operations in the city are the responsibility of the city manager, who is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The city manager prepares recommendations and implements policy as determined by the Mayor and City Council.
The city manager and staff implement the goals of the elected Mayor and City Council as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
Council-Manager Form of Government
The council-manager form is the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council or other governing body, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The form establishes a representative system.
Mission Statement
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to build and maintain, through sound management principles and community participation, an effective city government organization. The City Manager’s Office does this by:
- Ensuring the effective delivery of services to all citizens and businesses
- Implementing the policies and programs approved by the City Council in an efficient and effective manner
- Providing the management direction and support for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all city programs
Council-Manager Form of Government
In the council-manager form of government, the council is the governing body of the city, elected by the public, and the manager is hired by the council to carry out the policies it establishes. The council usually consists of 5 to 9 members including a mayor (or council president) who is either selected by the council or elected by the people as defined in the city charter. The size of the council is generally smaller than that of a mayor-council municipality and council elections are usually nonpartisan.
The council provides legislative direction while the manager is responsible for day-to-day administrative operations of the city based on the council’s recommendations. The mayor and council, as a collegial body, are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and determining the tax rate.
Manager Responsibilities
The manager serves as the council’s chief advisor. Managers also serve at the pleasure of the council and are responsible for preparing the budget, directing day-to-day operations, and oversees personnel.
Typically, the mayor is recognized as the political head of the municipality but is a member of the legislative body and does not have the power to veto legislative actions.
Source: International City / County Management Association
About the City Manager
The city manager is the chief administrative and executive officer of the city and is responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all city affairs. He is responsible for making recommendations concerning policies and programs to the City Council. Implementing policy decisions made by the council. Preparing and submitting to the council an annual budget and responsible for its administration after adoption. Advising the council of the financial condition and future needs of the city.
Role and Responsibilities
The city manager's role is to implement the council's vision. Additionally, before the council formulates the vision it is important for the city manager to put forth a variety of options representing the needs of the community, so that the council can discuss, agree upon, and provide direction on their vision. Once the vision and direction has been established, the mayor and council continue to serve the community by periodically tweaking the vision, while the manager works with the city's employees to carry out the council's plans.
The City Manager is entrusted with the spending the public's money as wisely as possible and to use it to work for the greater good of the community.
Mission Statement
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to build and maintain, through sound management principles and community participation, an effective city government organization. The City Manager’s Office does this by:
Ensuring the effective delivery of services to all citizens and businesses
Implementing the policies and programs approved by the City Council in an efficient and effective manner
Providing the management direction and support for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all city programs
Council-Manager Form of Government
In the council-manager form of government, the council is the governing body of the city, elected by the
public, and the manager is hired by the council to carry out the policies it establishes. The council usually consists of 5 to 9 members including a mayor (or council president) who is either selected by the council or elected by the people as defined in the City Charter.
The council provides legislative direction while the manager is responsible for day-to-day administrative operations of the city based on the council’s recommendations. The mayor and council, as a collegial body, are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and determining the tax rate.
Manager Responsibilities
Under the City Charter, the City Council appoints a City Manager who serves as the Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the City and is responsible to the Council for the efficient
administration of all the affairs of the City under his jurisdiction.
The City Manager directs and supervises the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City through the appointment of qualified staff who serve the City Management team. The City Manager makes recommendations to the Council concerning programs and policies and developing methods to ensure the effective and efficient operation of city services. With the assistance of the Management team, the City Manager prepares and administers an annual budget and capital program as adopted by the City Council. The City Manager sees that all state laws and City ordinances are effectively enforced and coordinates and administers the implementation of policies, procedures and ordinances that will provide for the sustainable, managed growth of the city.
List of Andrews City Managers
06/1956 - 03/1958 | J.L. Horner |
10/1959 - 08/1964 | Marshall Pharr |
09/1964 - 02/1967 | Herb Sitz |
03/1967 - 01/2001 | Lynn Wilson |
04/2001 - 06/2018 | Glen Hackler |
07/2018 - Present | Steve Eggleston |
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