Office of the City Manager

Chuck Dobbins, City Manager

The City Manager performs the fuctions and duties of the chief executive officer of the City reporting to the Mayor and City Council.  The City Manager carries out the direction, policies and actions of the City Council and is responsible for the effective and efficient provision of City services and programs.

All City department heads and staff report to the City Manager.  The City Manager is responsible for preparing the annual budget, representing the City relative to County and intergovernmental relations, and represents the City in dealing with personnel issues and negotiations.

Mr. Dobbins attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government and earned his Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University.  He is a full member of ICMA and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager.
 

Ryan Fellows, Assistant to the City Manager

The Assistant to the City Manager provides support to the City Manager and performs a variety of duties and functions as may be assigned by the City Manager.  The Assistant to the City Manager also provides staff support to various advisory boards and committees.  Mr. Fellows earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan.  He is also a member of the ICMA.

Here is an organizational chart with City staff and departments.