Role of the City Manager

The City of Great Falls operates within a Commission (Council)-Manager form of government. The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City and is responsible for the overall management of City operations.

Functions of the City Manager include:

  • Implement policy decisions and legislative actions taken by the City Commission
  • Make recommendations to the City Commission
  • Oversee the operations of the City of Great Falls Oversee
  • preparation of the City budget
  • Recruit, hire, and supervise City staff