- The administrative offices include City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Budget Director and some clerical support. The city manager is appointed by majority vote of the entire membership of the Board of Commissioners. Appointed solely on the basis of executive qualifications, the manager need not be a resident of the city or state when appointed. The Board of Commissioners establishes salary.
- The city manager is the administrative head of the municipal government under the supervision of the Board of Commissioners. Powers and duties include the enforcement of ordinances, the appointment and removal of officers and employees, as well as the supervision and control of all city departments as outlined in the charter.
- The manager or designate acts as the purchasing agent for the city. The city manager attends all meetings of the Board of Commissioners, with the right to take part in the discussion, but not to vote. Recommendations may be made by the city manager to the Board of Commissioners for any measures felt necessary or expedient.
- The city manager also acts as the budget commissioner, which requires him to present the budget for the city departments and to continually advise the city commission of the budget status of all city departments and school system.
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