Pay Bill Events Action Center FAQ News Contacts CITY MANAGER Home » About the City Commission » City Manager CITY COMMISSION About the City Commission City Commissioners Commission Meetings City Manager Meeting Etiquette As the Chief Executive Officer of the City organization, the City Manager is responsible for the daily administration of the City’s operations, personnel, and affairs. The City Manager is hired by the Governing Body to serve the community and bring the benefit of their education, training, and experience in managing local government organizations, projects, and programs. The city manager: Serves as the City Commission’s chief advisor and carries out the City Commission’s policies; Implements and enforces the policies established by the elected officials; and Fulfills a leadership role in the community as a means of advancing the interest of the City. The City Manager is responsible for all City employees; all City employees ultimately report to the City Manager. Other responsibilities include supervision of all City departments, projects, and programs, and ensuring service delivery to the public. The City Manager is also ultimately accountable for the City’s finances, including presenting an annual budget for City Commission approval. Commission members and citizens count on the City Manager to provide complete and objective information, pros and cons of alternatives and long-term consequences of decisions and policies. Similarly, the City Manager relies on City staff to provide professional and well-reasoned information and recommendations, and the highest level of public service possible. See our Org Chart CITY OF ATCHISON 515 Kansas Avenue Atchison, KS 66002 Phone: (913) 367-5500 Fax: (913) 367-3654 Email Us FIRE Non-Emergency: 913-367-4329 Emergency: 9-1-1 POLICE Non-Emergency: 913-367-4323 Emergency: 9-1-1 LATEST FAQ How do I apply for a Diversion? How do I search files? Do you offer specialty trash/recycling services for elderly and/or disabled customers? Website by Webcom Resources - 2018 Accessibility Statement Legal Disclosures Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions