Department

The City Manager is the administrative head of the municipal government of the City of Dos Palos. The duties and responsibilities of the City Manager are outlined within the City's Municipal Code. The City Manager is the administrative link between the policies set by the City Council and the action necessary to execute those policies. The City Manager is responsible for providing administrative direction for all City departments in accordance with the policies established by the City Council.

The City Manager implements and maintains City Council goals and objectives, policies and priorities. It is the role of the City Manager to provide direction regarding implementation of the City Council policies, projects and programs. The primary focus is to provide leadership, quality and transparent government, and to facilitate efficient and cost-effective delivery of services.

It is the City Manager's duty to enforce all laws and ordinances of the City. The City Manager has personal authority over all City employees, and is responsible to oversee all organizations of City departments, offices and positions and reorganization of any department, division or unit.

It is the City Manager's responsibility to keep City Council informed and updated on the financial conditions, program implementation and potential needs of the City. It is a role of the City Manager to develop and recommend programs to ensure the economic development and financial vitality of the City