The City Administrator serves as the city's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is appointed by the City Council. This position reports directly to the Mayor. The Administrator is responsible for the administration of all city affairs. These duties include supervising and directing the administration of all the city's departments, offices, and agencies. This holds true unless supervisory duties are otherwise provided by ordinance.

The city's fiscal year runs from April 1 through March 31. The City Administrator is also tasked with preparing the annual budget which is then presented to the City Council for approval. The budget must illustrate estimated receipts by fund and source. It must also include estimated disbursements by fund and purpose. Accurate budgeting goes a long way toward the smooth functioning of the city's operations.