About the City Manager's Department

The City Manager’s Department is responsible for the overall administration of the City. Working closely with the City Council, this department’s priority is to assist them with policy legislation and direct policy implementation. In pursuing these endeavors emphasis is placed on excellence in customer services, thorough community out reach, recruiting and retaining skilled and knowledgeable employees, creating and maintaining a working environment that fosters creativity and innovation, and prioritizing scarce resources.

Under the Council-Manager form of government used by Capitola, the City Council appoints a City Manager to serve as the City’s chief administrative officer and be responsible for ensuring the policies of the City Council are implemented. The City Manager provides administrative direction and leadership to all City departments. The City Manager’s Office is responsible for a wide variety of activities including general administration, personnel and labor relations and the Redevelopment program.