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GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION

City Council
Maintain a line of communication to take advantage of citizen input.
Provide forums, discussions and open meetings to allow citizen input in municipal issues.
Encourage healthy debate among members of Council to develop innovative ideas.
Schedule meetings, workshops and special meetings to allow staff, citizens and boards to pool ideas.
Recruit new industry as well as aid in the retention and expansion of existing business.
Be open and fair-minded to all types of groups within the city.

Administration
The City Manager’s Office
Direct and maintain an effective service organization with high productivity and quality of service.
Provide effective communication and information to City Council on the conditions of the city.
Prepare annual service plan including strategic planning, budget and staffing.
Review infrastructure of the organization and change the organizational structure as needed.

Legal Department Human Resources

Eliminate lawsuits to the city. Provide a comprehensive and competitive
Provide cost effective, accurate and salary and benefit program at the best
current legal service and advice to staff, value to the citizens.
Council and various boards. Enhance safety training programs.
Settle any claims against the city at Review and update job descriptions.
minimum cost. Process all payroll and benefit related
Advise staff of any changes in legislation. actions.

General Government Division Highlights

• 15 Service Departments supervised.

• 527 FTE comprise the City of Mansfield workforce.

• General Fund Operating Budget of $62,320,874 in FY 2018/2019.

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