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Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Programs & Priorities

City Budget

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Customer Service

Our goal is to provide our citizens and visitors with excellent customer service.  Read about how We Do the Right Thing Right!

 

 

As the executive officer of the municipal government, the City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City of Santa Monica, including implementation of City Council ordinances and policies, oversight of fourteen departments and primary responsibility for budget development. The City Manager's authority is derived from Article 7 of the Santa Monica City Charter. The City Manager's Office is comprised of four divisions:  Administration, Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Cable TV (CityTV) and Community Information (responsible for community and intergovernmental relations). City management is guided by the Code of Ethics adopted by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

 

Our City's Budget: Responding to Community Concerns

 

In conjunction with all city departments, the City Manager prepares and presents a proposed budget to the City Council each June, in anticipation of adoption by the City Council for the fiscal year which begins July 1. Public hearings are held beginning in January and several times more before final adoption, ensuring that the city's annual budget takes into account community needs, interests and priorities. The City Manager's Budget Message provides a thorough but concise description of the budget process, priorities and purpose of the planned expenditures for the current fiscal year.

 

Mission Statement

To provide leadership and direction in the implementation of City Council policy objectives and administration of City services and programs, ensuring accountability, community responsiveness and customer service excellence.



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