City Manager

Craig Jones
Interim City Manager
661-763-1222 Ext 11
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The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Manager position and the powers and duties of the City Manager are established by City ordinance. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City activities and projects. The City Manager is responsible for smooth operation of all City departments and is responsible for preparation and implementation of the City budget. The City Manager appoints department directors including the Director of Public Works, the Finance Director, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief, the Director of Planning, the Municipal Records Administrator, and the Building Official. The City Manager is responsible for administration of the City’s personnel system pursuant to the appropriate federal, state and local personnel laws.

Following are the department objectives:

• To provide professional leadership in the management of the City and implementation of City Council policies.
• To present complete and accurate information to enable the City Council to make informed decisions on matters of policy.
• To provide effective municipal services through the coordination and direction of all City activities, finances and personnel.
• To act as liaison between the City and other governmental agencies, citizens, business and community groups and the media.
• To provide administrative support to the City Council.