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City Manager Office

Mission Statement

The mission of the Watauga City Manager’s office is to provide
professional management of City operations and to promote quality
service to all customers.

Department Overview

• The City Manager serves at the discretion of the City Council and is responsible for attending all City
Council meetings and provides leadership and direction for the implementation of policies and priorities
set by the City Council.

• The City Manager ensures City departments provide high quality services to the citizens of Watauga in
the most efficient and effective manner possible, while maintaining accountability for the public funds
used to provide such services.

Highlights/Achievements for FY2024

• Facilitated continued Strategic Plan implementation for the city and Watauga EDC.
• Facilitated Annual Council Budget & Strategic Plan Review retreat.
• Conducted budget planning and personnel meetings with staff.
• Implemented and completed biweekly operations reporting for all city departments and the Watauga
EDC.
• Recommended and implemented updated policies.
Goals/Objectives for FY2025

• Continue seeking grant funding opportunities.
• Continue researching opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support efforts to further new business attraction and business retention efforts of the Watauga EDC.
• Support efforts to finalize plans for City-sponsored food truck park in partnership with the WEDC.
• Assist the Mayor with and complete the annual State of the City Address.
• Facilitate the successful completion of the Watauga 101 Program. (subject to sufficient citizen enrollment)
• Ensure completion of Citizen and Employee Satisfaction Surveys.

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