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City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by City Council to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Chardon. The Manager is responsible to the Council for the overall administration and supervision of City operations. Their functions include overseeing and coordinating between City departments, driving economic and community development initiatives, developing policies, communications and public information, and addressing citizen concerns.
The Manager and their staff are usually in the office to supervise and manage administrative departments and tasks. However, they can also often be found around the City, working closely with the various departments to stay updated on developments and ongoing projects, interacting with the City's dedicated employees, attending public events, and following up on citizen concerns.
Responsibilities of the City Manager
Supervision
The Manager functions as the supervisory authority for City departments. They are responsible for tracking City projects, initiatives, and problems, and working closely with City departments to ensure they are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Protecting Human Capital
The Manager plays a large role in the Human Resources division for the City and is responsible for most employees. This includes listening to employee grievances and complaints; ensuring the completion of annual performance evaluations; and overseeing the hiring process for new employees.
Continuous Improvement
As a public entity, the City of Chardon has a duty to ensure that tax-payer funds are spent as efficiently as possible. To make sure this happens, the Manager continuously pushes for improvements to city processes, equipment, and staffing that will yield the greatest return for residents and businesses.
Thoughtful Innovation
Technology, particularly for the public sector is constantly advancing. The Manage evaluates current and proposed innovations for their value to staff and taxpayers. Thoughtful innovation helps the city more services to residents, faster, safer, and in a more cost-effective manner.
Economic Development
The City Manager, with help from other staff is responsible for managing the economic development initiatives of the City. The Manager is frequently involved in negotiating incentives, assisting local businesses, and managing the City's properties.
For more information on community and economic development resources and opportunities, check out our Economic Development page.
Administrative Team
The City manager is aided by the Director of Public Service, and the City's dedicated administrative support staff in carrying out the duties of the Manager's Office.
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Amy Day
Clerk of Council
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Justin Czekaj
Director of Public Service
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Rebecca Repasky
Administrative Assistant
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Benjamin Chojnacki
Law Director