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GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION

The General Government Division performs all of the general administrative activities of the City. This Division is
comprised of the following departments: City Council, City Manager, City Secretary, and Non-Departmental. The
General Government Division, along with the Staff Services Division, provides the necessary support services for the
various line divisions. Positions funded in the General Government Division include: Mayor, City Councilmembers,
City Manager, Management Analyst, EMS Billing Manager, Deputy City Secretary, and City Secretary. The General
Government Division's total 2018-19 Budget is $2,304,213. This allocation is $53,574 more than the 2017-18 re-estimate
of $2,250,639.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council Activity provides funds for the Mayor and the six City Councilmembers. The 2018-19 Budget for the
City Council in the amount of $15,778 reflects a decrease in funding of $5,680 as compared to the 2017-18 re-estimate
of $21,458. The Budget includes salary expenses for the Mayor and six Councilmembers, office supplies, and training
expenses for the Mayor and Councilmembers.

CITY MANAGER

The City Manager Activity provides operating funds for the City Manager and the Management Analyst. The 2018-19
Budget for the City Manager in the amount of $395,080 reflects a net increase of $21,708 from the 2017-18 re-estimate
of $373,372.

The 2018-19 Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment for the City Manager and the
Management Analyst; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits. Funds are also included for a merit increase
for the Management Analyst. The 2018-19 Budget includes funds for an up-to seven and one-half percent increase in
health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these two employees.

CITY SECRETARY

The City Secretary Activity is staffed by the City Secretary, Deputy City Secretary, and EMS Billing Manager. The 2018-
19 Budget for the City Secretary totals $448,956 for an increase of $61,714 over the 2017-18 re-estimate of $387,242.

The 2018-19 Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment for the City Secretary, Deputy City
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