li>Plans, coordinates and evaluates the activities, programs and services of the City (including oversight & development of contracts and funding methods necessary to implement plans) to ensure effective and efficient operations and quality services to other City departments, employees and residents;
Directs inter-departmental communications for input, advice, technical assistance and factors contributing to quality services to the City;
Maintains a high level of awareness, directly and through delegation of responsibility to subordinates, of legal and compliance issues and trends at all levels of government that may impact city operations directly or indirectly;
Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence and reviews those prepared by staff relating to city activities, direction, accomplishments, etc. to inform the Commission and to comply with federal and state rules and regulations;
Represents City departments at City Commission meetings (and other meetings and functions) to present the plans and accomplishments of each department and to discuss the development and implementation of programs, policies, etc.
Using independent judgment develops and directs others in development of department operating budgets for the next cycle and capital budgets for longer-term cycles;
Analyzes past expenditures, expected needs, future cost projections and sources of funding in order to develop detailed budgets;
Reviews year-to-date spending reports and monitors performance against plan during the entire budget cycle, making or recommending adjustments as necessary to achieve a desired balance at the end of the cycle;
Approves expenditures for purposes and amounts that are within the budget and within the authorized approval limits of the job;
Works to ensure the most cost-effective alternatives are identified when planning expenditures;
Prepares requests for annual funding and presents requests to decision makers for approval;
Works closely with Finance Department staff to identify sources of funds for capital improvement projects.