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GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTION

The General Government function performs all of the general administrative activities of the City. This function is comprised of the following
department/divisions: City Council, City Manager, City Secretary, and Non-Departmental. The General Government Function, along with the
Staff Services Function, provides the necessary support services for the various line divisions. Positions funded in the General Government
Function include: Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager, Management Analyst, EMS Billing Manager, Deputy City Secretary, and City
Secretary. The General Government Function's total 2020-21 Budget is $2,504,738. This allocation is $277,807 more than the 2019-20 re-
estimate of $2,226,932.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council division provides funds for the Mayor and the six City Councilmembers. The 2020-21 Budget for the City Council in the amount
of $20,387 reflects a slight increase in funding of $504 as compared to the 2019-20 re-estimate of $19,883. 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 division provides operating funds for the City Manager and the Management Analyst. The 2020-21 Budget for the City
Manager in the amount of $411,956 reflects a net increase of $21,265 from the 2019-20 re-estimate of $390,691.

The 2020-21 Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase for the Management Analyst. The 2020-21 Budget includes funds for an
up-to twenty percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these two employees.

CITY SECRETARY

The City Secretary division is staffed by the City Secretary, Deputy City Secretary, and Administrative Clerk. The 2020-21 Budget for the City
Secretary totals $440,190 for an increase of $91,751 over the 2019-20 re-estimate of $348,439. The large increase is due to a vacancy in
2019-20.

The 2020-21 Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase for the Deputy City Secretary and Administrative Clerk, and for an up-to
twenty percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums.

The 2020-21 Budget includes funds for the City Council election scheduled for November 2020 and for a run-off election, if one is necessary.

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