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City Manager

Contact Information:

City Manager Peter Graczykowski
Phone: (401) 435-7521
Fax: (401) 438-1719

As the City's chief executive officer, the City Manager administers the functions of the City in accordance with Federal and State laws, as well as the City Charter, Ordinances, established policies, and labor agreements.

The City Manager's office is located on the first floor of City Hall, Room 102. It is staffed by the City Manager and an Administrative Assistant. All Department Heads report directly to the City Manager.

Role of the City Manager’s Office:
The City Manager’s Office provides centralized direction and leadership for the effective administration and operations of all municipal services for the City of East Providence as directed by the City Council and serves as the focal point for the management of the City staff departments.  The City Manager’s Office prepares and submits to the City Council a balanced budget of municipal services in adherence with the policy goals and objectives by the City Council while employing such managerial techniques as needed to assure efficient and effective utilization of the City’s resources.

Background on the Council-Manager Form of Government

The council-manager form of government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council or other governing body with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager.  Approximately 59% of US cities with populations of 25,000 or more, and 47% of US cities with populations of 5,000 or more, have adopted the council-manager form.

Council-Manager Form of Government Frequently Asked Questions

 

Responsibilities of the City Manager’s Office

 

The primary responsibility of a city manager is to implement the policies of the elected City Council.  In addition, in the council-manager government, the manager assumes responsibility for:

  • Preparing the annual budget
  • Hiring and firing personnel
  • Directing day-to-day operations
  • Attending Council meetings
  • Recommending policies or programs to the City Council
  • Keeping the council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City
  • Supplying the council with information to aid decision making

 

 

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