Office of the City Manager
The City of Salem operates through the Council-Manager form of government. In this form, the elected officials are policy makers who establish a vision for their City and who hire a professional manager to carry out policy and ensure that all residents are being equitably served. The manager coordinates the work of department heads and other employees, who help ensure the efficient delivery of services. By building public/private partnerships, managers target all of a community's resources to solve current problems.
Organization
City Manager - Thomas Christie
Assistant City Manager - Bev West
Administrative Assistant - Jill Combs
City Manager's Responsibilities
~ Work with and support elected officials to develop effective policies.
~ Ensure that all laws and ordinances are equitably enforced.
~ Seek feedback from residents and businesses to address and solve problems.
~ Supervise department heads, employees and top appointees.
~ Prepare and administer the annual budget.
~ Investigate and address citizen complaints.
~ Manage the day-to-day operations of the City.
Assistant City Manager's Responsibilities
~ Supervise and coordinate City Hall clerical staff.
~ Provide support to the CIty Manager and Department Directors.
~ Serve as liaison between staff and teh City Manager with regard to work projects, policy issues and other concerns that need to be addressed.
~ Investigate, analyze and formulate strategies for resolution of emerging issues and priorities, as appropriate.
~ Represent the City Manager with boards, commissions, and community groups, as needed.
Administrative Assistant's Responsibilities
~ Serve as receptionist, answer switchboard, screen callers and visitors, and refer complaints.
~ Maintain website.
~ Sort and route mail to various departments.
~ Serve as support staff for city manager and department heads in routine as well as confidential matters.
~ Register participants in recreation programs.
~ Serve as Recording Secretary for various boards.
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