Under the direction of the Business Administrator, the Department of Administration is responsible for overseeing the operations of all City Departments and implementing policies established by the Mayor and Common Council. In addition, the Department of Administration performs all appropriate functions associated with:

• Coordinating the activities of the various departments to achieve maximum efficiency of the city government.
• Prescribing and enforcing rules & regulations for efficient management and operation of the City government.
• Directing the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets and maintain a continuing review and analysis of budget operation work programs and costs.
• Developing and administrating a sound personnel system.
• Administering a centralized purchasing system to procure supplies, materials, and services for all departments.
• Managing all municipal insurance programs, including health, workers compensation, and general liability.
• Overseeing the filing of Tort Claims against the City.