City Manager's Office of Oil City

By virtue of the City Code, the City Manager is responsible for the following:

• Appoints, suspends, or removes all employees of the City
• Makes recommendations to City Council on the operation and maintenance of all City departments and facilities.
• Attends all meetings of City Council and takes part in Council discussions, but without the right to vote on Council business.
• Reports to City Council on the financial condition of the City and prepares an annual report of the operations of the City Departments.
• Serves as an ex-officio member of various boards, commissions, and authorities created by the City.
• Carries out the policies established by City Council and oversees the proper administration of City business within the jurisdiction of the Council.
• Prepares the annual City budget in cooperation with the various City departments.
• Appoints/removes the City Solicitor with the advice and consent of the City Council.
• Serves as the City Clerk and carries out the responsibilities of the positions as required by the Third Class City Code and the City Charter.
• Serves as the City's chief labor negotiator for contracts with the City's three labor unions.
• Serves on various County and City community and economic development boards as a City liaison.

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