The City Manager serves as the Council appointed executive manager of the City. The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the implementation of decisions established by the Los Alamitos City Council and the coordination of those efforts through the various City departments. Providing leadership and vision, the City Manager manages the affairs of the City through the execution of the adopted budget; identification of legislative priorities, and, overall management of quality City operations.
The City Manager is responsible for representing the City’s interest throughout the region and promoting business development. He also coordinates the working relationship with local, regional, state and federal agencies.
City programs and services managed by the City Manager’s Office include:
- Administrative Policy
- City Attorney
- City Departments
- Economic Development
- Information Technology
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Legislation
- Strategic Planning
In addition to these programs and services, the City Manager also handles special projects and Council assignments which do not fall within the jurisdiction of other City departments.