Responsibilities

Duties of the city administrator include:

• Supervising enforcement and execution of the code of ordinances, city policies, and council directives
• Providing general supervision and direction of the administration of the city government
• Employing persons for positions which have been approved by the council and discharge employees except for the positions of city clerk, city attorney, city librarian and library employees
• Obtaining such specialized and professional services deemed necessary by the council
• Assembling the department heads’ proposed budgets
• Assisting the council in establishing long-range goals for the city
• Representing the city in all negotiations properly entered into in accordance with law or ordinance
• Promote good relations with the citizens of Charles City and its civic organizations to ensure that citizens’ complaints, inquiries, and needs are given prompt attention and timely response
• Making the following appointments

Fire chief Foster Grandparent director Housing director Park and Recreation director Public Safety Director

Police chief Street superintendent Wastewater superintendent Water superintendent

Meet the City Administrator

Charles City’s city administrator is Steve Diers. He has been with the city since March 2014.