City Manager

The City Manager is the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the City government and is responsible for executing the policies set by the City Council and administering the government of the City. The City Manager is one of two contract employees hired by and working directly for the City Council. The Manager has direct supervisory responsibility of all department heads and overall responsibility for all City personnel and functions, with the exception of the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk. The Manager also prepares the annual budget, submits it to the Council, and administers it after Council approval. The Emergency Preparedness Program is also the City Manager's responsibility and the Manager provides the direction, professional management, and general administration of the Kodiak Island Emergency Services Organization.