What does a City Manager do?
As the administrative head of city government,
the City Manager is appointed by the City Council to enforce
municipal laws, direct daily operations of the City, make
recommendations to the Council, prepare and observe the municipal
budget, appoint and
supervise
all City department heads and employees, and supervise the operation
of all City departments. The City Manager is responsible for
implementing policies adopted by the City Council; for preparing and
submitting the annual budget and for administering the day-to-day
operations of the City. Like most cities in California, Rancho
Cucamonga is a general law city run under the "Council-Manager" form
of government. A general law city is one which operates under laws
and rules established by the State of California. The
"Council-Manager" form establishes a method of governance, which
allows for democratic participation, representation through City
Council, professional implementation and efficient operation that
comes from a full time professional manager. We encourage you to
fill out a
customer service survey and tell us how we are doing!
The City Manager's Office administers policies
and programs approved by the City Council. In addition to the
responsibilities mentioned above, the City Manager's Office also has
assigned duties. These include:
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Provides timely information to the City
Council concerning pending state, local or federal legislation,
which may have an impact on the City of Rancho Cucamonga and
coordinates City's response to that legislation. |
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Evaluates and monitors staff's progress on
Council established policies and programs, and fosters greater
employee awareness of City problems, programs and priorities. |
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Responds, tracks, and follows-up on citizen
inquiries and concerns regarding City programs and services. |
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Maintains a link between the City and the
news media regarding City activities, concerns and
accomplishments. |
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Provides liaison and works to resolve mutual
local problems through various intergovernmental
regional/sub-regional agencies such as San Bernardino Associated
Governments, Southern California Association of Governments, and
other Inland Empire agencies. |
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Evaluates and monitors the City's
participation in a Countywide transit system (Omnitrans), which
provides fixed route and dial-a-ride/dial-a-lift services. |
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Administers the mobile home park accord and
acts as liaison to mobile home park owners and residents. |
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Operates the Government Access Channel RCTV-3
and produces the live broadcasts of City Council meetings. |
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Monitors the City's Animal Control contract
with the County to ensure compliance and to improve service. |
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Monitors the City's Law Enforcement contract
with the County Sheriff's Department. |
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Monitors the City's cable television
franchisees to ensure uninterrupted, quality service to the
community. |
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Works on special citywide projects and
programs. |
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Provides support to the City Council. |
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Oversees and coordinates the City's Community
Information Program and related citywide publications. |
