City Manager
The City of Saratoga Springs has a Manager-by-Ordinance form of government. A professional manager is appointed by the City Council to oversee the daily operations of the City.
Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager is responsible to plan, organize, control, and direct the short and long-term operations of the City. The City Manager provides support for the City Council, providing direction and professional leadership for the organization and representing the City as its Chief Executive Officer. In the City of Saratoga Springs, the City Manager also provides overall leadership and direction for all City departments. The City Manager is responsible for the implementation of the goals, objectives and policies of the City Council.
Under the direction of the City Manager, a strategic management team has been formed that includes all department heads and key management employees. This team is responsible for the creation and implementation of a formal work program. Significant assignments and projects are periodically reviewed and acted on as needed by this group. All City services are continuously evaluated and assessed for their effectiveness and adjustments or improvements are made to ensure that residents receive the highest quality services for the most value possible.
Assistant City Manager
The Assistant City Manager provides administrative assistance to the City Manager and is responsible for several long-range work areas, including research, project management, project organization and tracking, creation of policies, and general assistance with all other City Manager, Mayor, or City Council projects, duties and assignments. In addition, the Assistant City Manager has direct oversight of the Fire/EMS, Police, and Administration departments.