City Manager

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The City Manager, appointed by and reporting to the City Council, serves as the City’s chief executive officer. In this role, the City Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, implementing Council-adopted policies, overseeing day-to-day operations across all departments, managing the City’s budget and financial planning, and supervising staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient municipal services that meet the needs of the community.

The City Manager’s Office oversees these functions to ensure efficient municipal operations. These include:

  • City Council Relations: The City Manager is responsible for implementing council decisions and facilitating communication between departments and the council.
  • City Budget Process: The City Manager works with all city departments to develop the annual budget, allocate funds, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial stability.
  • City Attorney/Legal Services: Coordinating with contracted City Attorney to ensure compliance with laws, seek legal counsel, and manage legal risks.
  • City Human Resources: Overseeing hiring, employee relations, benefits, and training programs.
  • Risk Management: Implementing policies and training to minimize liabilities and ensure public safety.
  • City Clerk/Elections: Ensuring compliance with election laws, record-keeping, public documentation, and responding to Public Record Act requests.
  • Community Promotions: Supporting initiatives that enhance community engagement, economic development, and public relations
  • IT Management: Overseeing the city’s technology infrastructure, including network systems, cybersecurity, software applications, and user support. Ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient digital services for both internal operations and public-facing platforms.

City Manager’s Office Update(PDF, 959KB)