Professional Local Government Management Council – Manager Form of Government

Forms of Government Mayor – Council (Strong Mayor) Commission Town Meeting Representative Town Meeting Council – Manager (Weak Mayor)

Forms of Government in 2006 for Populations 2500 > Council – Manager: 49.1% Mayor – Council: 43.3% Town Meeting: 4.7% Commission: 2.0% Representative Town Meeting:.9%

Council – Manager Form of Government 90 Years Old Began in Staunton, Virginia in early 1920’s Average of 44 Cities Each Year Adopt C-M Average of 2 Cities Each Year Drop C-M Appointed Professional Manager Fastest Growing Form of Government in the Nation

Facts About U. S. Cities with C-M Form of Government 62% of Cities with Populations >50,000 63% of Cities with Populations >25,000 57% of Cities with Populations >10,000 53% of Cities with Populations > 5,000

U. S. Best Places to Live Money Magazine 64 of the Top 90 Best Small Cities to Live utilize Council – Manager 7 of the Top 10 Best Big Cities to Live utilize Council - Manager

Indiana Local Government Structure Class 3 Cities and Towns may employ a City / Town Manager Class 3 Cities also have a Strong Mayor Class 1 and 2 Cities must have a Mayor – Council Form of Government

Indiana Local Government Structure for Towns Council President serves as Chief Executive Officer Clerk-Treasurer serves as Chief Financial Officer Town Manager serves as Chief Administrative Officer

Professional Local Government Managers City Managers Town Managers County Administrators Chief Administrative Officers

Professional Local Government Manager Skills Administration of Personnel Management of Public Funds Implementation of Programs and Policies Coordination of Service Delivery

Professional Manager’s Responsibilities Ensure Laws and Policies adopted by the Elected Body are enforced Prepare Annual Budget Supervise Department Heads / Staff Advise Elected Body Investigate Citizen Complaints Manage the Day to Day Operations

Benefits of a Professional Manager Municipal Experience Continuous Training Non-Political Code of Ethics Works for the Entire Elected Body Hires Professional Staff Citizen Interaction Professional Affiliations –International City/County Management Association –Indiana Municipal Management Association