05-21-07 Item 2B, 2008 Prelim Budget Discussion

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ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The City Council appoints the City Manager to direct the delivery of municipal services. The City Manager's Office is responsible for providing the City Council with information and implementing municipal policies. This involves administrative decision making; provision of basic administrative support; direction and guidance for ail City departments, programs and projects; and managing public records. It is the goal of Administration to provide effective leadership and direction for coordination of City operations and development. OBJECTIVESIGOALS . Maintain existing and foster additional relationships with other community organizations, identifying ways in which to work together to improve service to the community. . Continue to identify and develop long-term infrastructure needs for the community to ensure the protection of the City's assets. . Continue to work on economic development both within the City offices and through support of K- REDI. . Continue to assess operational practices to determine their efficiency and cost/benefit of continuing each versus the impact on services expected by citizens. . Keep the Mayor and Council informed of municipal matters through the publication of a newsletteL . Provide public information through a variety of methods. including media interviews, press releases or direct mailings. . Serve as the City.s representative in ail official meetings including those with key agency personnel and visits with state and local legislators. HIGHLlGHTSISIGNIFICANT CHANGES Travel expenses include one trip to Washington D.C. for the City Manager or other senior staff person for City business. The cost of codification for the City Ordinances has increased slightly as has telephone costs. - 78 0 I I . I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I I