1. Role of the City Manager
City Manager Russ Blackburn

2. Who runs City Hall?
The City of Gainesville adopted a Commission-Manager Form of government in Gainesville in 1927.
Mayors in commission-manager communities are key political leaders and policy developers.
The City Manager is the chief administrative office for the city.
The mayor, commission, and manager constitute a policy-development and management team.

3. Commission/Charter Offices Relationship
Citizens of Gainesville elect the
City Commissioners who appoint the Charter Officers
City Auditor
Clerk of the Commission
General Manager for Utilities
City Attorney
City Manager
Director of Equal Opportunity

4. The City Manager’s Role
Prepares a recommended budget for the commission's consideration
Recruits, hires, and supervises general government's staff
Carries out the commission's policies
Provides complete and objective information, including pros and cons of alternatives and long-term consequences
Makes policy recommendations to the commission

5. City Departments – Organizational Chart
City Manager
Asst. City Manager
Communications Office
Fire Rescue
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Public Works
Human Resources
Administrative Services
Budget and Finance
Risk Management
Police
Planning and Development Services
Building Inspection
Community Redevelopment Agency
Neighborhood Improvement
General Services

6. Guiding Principals: Vision and Goals
Gainesville’s Vision, Mission and Values statement was officially released in June 2006.

7. Vision
The City of Gainesville will set the standard of excellence for a top ten mid-sized American city; recognized nationally as an innovative provider of high quality, cost-effective urban services.

8. Mission
We are committed to providing exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for the Gainesville community.

9. Values Integrity: We will be open, honest, and honor our commitments.
Diversity: We will maintain a viable workforce that reflects our community.
Teamwork: We will work cooperatively to build and maintain productive working relationships.
Citizen and Customer Satisfaction: We will strive to meet our citizens’ and customers’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.

10. Values (cont’d)
Quality: We will aspire to the highest level of excellence in our products and services.
Financial Accountability: We will provide responsible stewardship of the City’s assets and resources.
Sustainability: We will meet the economic, social, institutional, and environmental needs of current citizens without compromising the ability of future citizens to meet their own.
Communication: We will communicate effectively with our citizens, our customers and the community at large.

11. Capital Plan & Biennial Budget
Guiding Policies for Decision Making
City Charter
Comprehensive Plan
Strategic Plan
Capital Plan & Biennial Budget
Individual Performance Plans

12. Any Questions?