FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

City Manager

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Introduction to Department The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is responsible for implementing Council policy, providing leadership for the City ’ s day - to - day operations, and preparing and administering the biennial budget. The City Manager provides leadership and direction to the City ’ s Leadership Team and teammates in the Administrative Services Department, Public Services Department, Development Services Department, Fire Department, and Police Department. In addition, the City Manager serves as the Personnel Officer, Purchasing Agent, the Director of Emergency Services, and serves as the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). A primary focus of the City Manager is to advance the City Council ’ s policies, priorities and goals, and to implement them throughout the organization. The City Manager is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services to the Morgan Hill community based on the following ongoing Council priorities:

• Enhancing Public Safety and Quality of Life

• Protecting the Environment and Preserving Open Space and Agricultural Land

• Maintaining and Enhancing Infrastructure

• Supporting Our Youth, Seniors, and Entire Community

• Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture • Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust

Preserving Our Community History

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• Enhancing Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Advocating for Local, Regional, and State Legislative Initiatives In addition to the City Council's ongoing priorities, six strategic priorities were identified by the Council in 2024:

Fiscal Sustainability

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• Affordable Housing and Homelessness

Community Engagement

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• Economic Development and Tourism

Transportation

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Healthy Community

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