The City Administrator is responsible for coordinating all city departments (with the exception of the Parks and Recreation Department) and administering council and internal policies.

Administration handles numerous special projects, and tracks state and federal legislative issues.  Administration is the primary liaison with community organizations and other agencies.  Administration oversees broad interdepartmental and intergovernmental projects and communications in accordance with city or state laws and policies.  The department develops and implements the city's overall communication outreach and provides staff assistance to the Public Arts Commission and other ad hoc committees.