City Manager

Communications

Connecting citizens via e-mail, video, publications, and online surveys

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Economic Development

Helping existing businesses grow within our local community

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Equity & Inclusion

Fair and impartial delivery of services and participation for all

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Major Responsibilities

  • Review and oversee departmental operations and all personnel functions.
  • Promote and encourage community and economic development.
  • Recommend annual budget.
  • Administer the adopted budget and capital improvement programs.
  • Act as liaison with citizens, businesses, community organizations and government agencies.
  • Coordinate intergovernmental relations including assisting with public agendas.
  • Monitor state and federal legislation.
  • Prepare City Commission meeting agenda, including supporting materials.
  • Coordinate compliance with national and state laws.
  • Conduct and coordinate policy research.
  • Respond to requests for information and assist citizens with requests for service.
  • Communicate with key constituents: citizens, employees and the media.

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Other Responsibilities

Other City Manager responsibilities include preparing the budget documents each year, city outreach efforts including video broadcasting, city newsletters and the city website, and providing staff support to various boards including eXplore Lawrence, Public Incentives Review Committee, Joint Economic Development Council and Public Transit Advisory Committee.