MENU City Manager The City Manager's Office administers programs and policies of the City Commission. The manager and staff provide professional assistance to the commission including information and recommendations. Economic Development Helping existing businesses grow within our local community Learn more Communications Connecting citizens via e-mail, video, publications, and online surveys Learn more Arts & Culture Strengthening our organization and working towards common goals Learn more Major Responsibilities Review and oversee departmental operations and all personnel functions. Promote and encourage community and economic development. Recommend annual budget. Administer the adopted budget and capital improvement programs. Act as liaison with citizens, businesses, community organizations and government agencies. Coordinate intergovernmental relations including assisting with public agendas. Monitor state and federal legislation. Prepare City Commission meeting agenda, including supporting materials. Coordinate compliance with national and state laws. Conduct and coordinate policy research. Respond to requests for information and assist citizens with requests for service. Communicate with key constituents: citizens, employees and the media. Office links: City Clerk's Office Human Resources Risk Management Public Information Public Transit Agenda Administration City Manager - Assistant City Managers Phone: 785-832-3400 Other Responsibilities Other City Manager responsibilities include preparing the budget documents each year, city outreach efforts including video broadcasting, city newsletters and the city website, and providing staff support to various boards including Sister Cities Lawrence, Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission, eXplore Lawrence, Public Incentives Review Committee, Joint Economic Development Council and Public Transit Advisory Committee. Contacts Service Request Website Support Accessibility Privacy Policy Employee Email English▼