CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT

 

 

The City Manager's Department

 

The City Manager's Department is comprised of two divisions: the City Manager's Office and the City Clerk's Office.

 

City Manager's Office

 

As the Chief Administrative Officer of the City, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the coordination and direction of all activities of the City within the framework of policies established by the City Council. The City Manager's Office is responsible for a wide array of duties, including:

 

  • Coordination of City Council activities;
  • Preparation and adherence to an annual budget;
  • Maximization of resources in the delivery of services;
  • Amplification of services through the efficient placement of personnel;
  • Development and implementation of all activities of the City organization;
  • Provision of Public Information to Costa Mesa citizens and local media outlets;
  • Tracking and responding to legislation affecting Costa Mesa;
  • Reviewing and responding to correspondence and complaints;
  • Providing staff support on special projects;
  • Coordination of film permits and special event street banners.

 

City Clerk's Office

 

  • Preparation of the agendas and minutes of the study sessions, regular and special meetings of the City Council;
  • Maintenance and certification of records, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, business transactions, and final tract maps;
  • Publication of the City's legal notices;
  • Administration of oaths of office;
  • Supervision of all municipal and special elections.
  • Filing officer for the Political Reform Act filings.