City Manager

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves at the “pleasure” of the governing body. He acts as the City’s Chief Executive Officer as well as its budget and financial officer. He oversees the implementation and administration of City Council policies, supervises the activities of all departments, enforces City ordinances, prepares annual City budget and performs other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Council.

The City Manager’s Office has the responsibility to carry out the policies of the City Council, manage the day to day operations of the City, provide high levels of municipal service for the least possible cost, ensure that the needs and concerns of the community are properly addressed so that Livingston is an excellent place to live and conduct business.  To accomplish this, the City Manager is involved in community, county, regional and state issues, as well as guiding the City organization. 

The day-to-day functions of operating the City’s business is coordinated, administered and managed by the City Manager under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, using personnel and financial resources approved by the City Council.