CITY OF OCEAN SHORES
CITY MANAGER

Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager, Dennis Morrisette is the chief executive officer for the City and head of the administrative branch of city government. The City Manager, by state law, is responsible for:

• Assuring all laws and ordinances are faithfully executed as stated in RCW 35A.33.
  
  
• Preparation and submission to the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year and for its administration upon adoption by the City Council, as required by RCW 35A.
  
  
• Responsible for the preparation and submission to the City Council such reports as may be required, and for the general supervision over the administrative affairs of the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly supervises the City Attorney, City Clerk, the Assistant City Manager and the Department Heads.
  
  
• Serves as principal advisor to the City Council on a variety of technical and administrative issues regarding budget, funding, and development of procedures for effective management, long-range planning, development of goals and appropriate programs and the establishment of open and candid public relations.
  
  
• Assists Council in external community affairs activities.
  
  
• Frequently represents the City before civic groups, the press, other governmental bodies or the general public.
  
  
• Encourages an attitude of cooperation among staff, which makes most efficient use of resources and results in a service orientation to the community.
  
  
• Ensures the establishment of programs, which maintain effective working relationships within the City and with other governmental agencies and civic organizations.
  
  
• Directs the formulation and implementation of the City's budget and establishes controls and programs to ensure the financial integrity of the City.
  
  
• Administers the day-to-day operations of the City.
  
  
• Plans for the enhancement of policies and procedures.
  
  
• Provides liaison with the community, other agencies and organizations, and with City personnel.
  
  
• Keeps the City Council informed of appropriate information
  
  
• Facilitates decisions of the City Council.
  
  
• Supervises the adoption and implementation of the City Comprehensive Plan and any amendments or revisions.
  
  
• Develops programs and mechanisms to enhance community relations.
  
  
• Reviews, evaluates, and enhances the intergovernmental relationships and financial arrangements for the City's best interest.

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