Office of the City Manager
Welcome to the Office of the City Manager. I am delighted you have taken time to visit and hope the information presented to you will be helpful. These pages are designed to offer information about the functions and operations of the City Manager's office.
In this age of technological advances and the need to access information quickly, you will find this site provides contact information and answers to common questions. In addition, links are also given to other pages on the talgov.com website as another office may be able to provide the assistance you require.
We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have pertaining to the site, as its contents have been provided for your convenience.
Sincerely,
Anita Favors Thompson
City Manager
Responsibilities
The Office of the City Manager is responsible for maintaining the management functions of City government and administering the day-to-day operations of most facets of City government. The City Manager's Office is responsible for oversight of the City Commission meeting agenda process. The office works closely with the City Commission to establish long term strategic plans, as well as short term targets, which are formulated into the City's Target Issues. This is accomplished through the scheduling of City Commission goal setting retreats. These goals and targets guide the operation of city government as it continues its orientation to customer satisfaction and quality improvement.
Within the City Manager's Office resides the three Assistant City Managers and the Assistant to the City Manager. The three Assistant City Managers oversee three service areas comprised of Development and Transportation Services, Safety and Neighborhood Services, and Utility Services and provide overall management direction and policy guidance to department directors that are assigned to their respective service area. The Assistant to the City Manager oversees the Communications Department, Facilities Management and the Special Inquiries Analyst.Â
Mission, Goals and Values
City Vision
Tallahassee, Florida, a city which remembers its past while focusing on the future - a vibrant capital city: fostering a strong sense of community, cherishing our beautiful, natural environment, and ensuring economic opportunities for all our citizens.
City Mission
The mission of the city of Tallahassee is to provide excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for our community.
Critical Success Factors
- Maintain financial stability and improve economic vitality
- Provide quality services responsive to customers
- Enhance community and neighborhood vitality
Organizational Values
- Customer Service is our Business
- Demonstrate Leadership & Personal Responsibility
- Promote & Support Employee Excellence
- Practice Teamwork