Administration

Administration provides a number of direct and support services including overall day-to-day management of operations for the city organization and City Council by the City Administrator. Additional responsibilities of the department include the office of the City Attorney, Administrative Director/City Recorder, and Human Resources.

The City Attorney is responsible for providing a broad range of professional legal services to the Mayor and City Council, city management, and staff. This service is provided via contract with an outside firm.

The Administrative Director/City Recorder is the custodian responsible for the management of City records and provides administrative support to the City Council and URA Board. The City Recorder also serves as the City’s Elections official. This position is responsible for risk management, overseeing property, auto, equipment and liability insurance claims, as well as handling liquor licenses, records management, and public record requests.

The Human Resources department provides personnel support for all City employees. This department manages the City’s recruitment, training and development, compensation, and salary classifications, manages two union contracts, and reviews and manages the City’s benefit package to insure the best possible rates and protection for employees at a reasonable rate.