City Manager
Powers and duties
The city manager is the administrative head of the government of the city under the direction and control of the city council. He is responsible for the efficient administration of all the affairs of the city which are under his control. In addition to his general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, it shall be his duty and he shall have the powers set forth in the following subsections.
Law enforcement:
It is the duty of the city manager to enforce all laws and ordinances of the city.
Authority over employees:
The city manager has the authority to control, order and give direction to all heads of departments and to subordinate officers and employees of the city under his jurisdiction through their department heads.
Power of appointment and removal:
The city manager has the ability to appoint, remove, promote, and demote any and all officers and employees of the city, except the city clerk, city attorney, and city treasurer, subject to all applicable personnel ordinances, rules and regulations.
Ordinances:
It is the responsibility of the city manager to recommend to the city council for adoption such measures and ordinances as he deems necessary.
Attendance at council meetings:
The city manager must attend all meetings unless he is excused by the mayor or city council, except when his removal is under consideration.
To contact the City Manager
please call (760) 351-3048
383 Main St Brawley, CA 92227
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