The City of University City uses the Council-Manager form of government, under which elected City Council members hire the City Manager to carry out the following responsibilities:
Ensure that the municipal code and policies approved by elected officials are implemented and equitably enforced throughout the city.
Prepare the annual budget, submit it to elected officials for review and approval and implement it once approved.
Supervise department heads and other city employees.
Submit policy proposals to elected officials and provides them with facts and advice on matters of policy as a basis for making decisions.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the city.
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