City Manager

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Duties & Responsibilities

Under the Council-Manager form of government—adopted in 1961—the elected Mayor and City Council set policies, while the City Manager oversees their implementation. As the chief operating and administrative officer, the City Manager is charged with the administration, coordination, and management of all City services and departments.

The City Manager's Office is also responsible for:

  • Preparing and administering the annual City budget.
  • Leading City’s economic development and business attraction efforts.
  • Preparing and distributing agendas for City Council and various committees.
  • Managing City records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, event permits and business licensing.
  • Updating the Municipal Code.
  • Leading the City’s community engagement and communications initiatives, including the website, social media, and community e-newsletter.
  • Fulfilling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Overseeing the City Attorney in prosecuting ordinance violations and managing litigation.

The City Manager’s Office is dedicated to keeping DeKalb running efficiently while fostering growth and community engagement. Reach out to us anytime—we’re here to help!