DEPARTMENT of ADMINISTRATION
Office of the City Manager - PHONE:
814-678-3012
The
City of Oil City operates under a Council/Manager form of government
that was created under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Optional
Third Class Charter Law. As such, the City Manager serves as
the chief administrative and executive officer of the City under
the direction of a five member City Council, composed of a Mayor
and four Councilpersons elected at-large. By virtue of the City
Code, the City Manager is responsible for the following:
Appoint, suspend or remove all employees
of the City
Make recommendations to City Council
on the operation and maintenance of all
City departments and facilities
Attend all meeting of City Council and
take part in Council discussions, but
without the
right to vote on Council business
Report to City Council on the financial
condition of the City and prepare an annual
report of the
operations of the City Departments
Serve as an ex-officio member of various
boards, commissions, and authorities
created by
the City
Carry out the policies established by
City Council and oversee the proper
administration
of City business within the jurisdiction of the Council
Prepare the annual City budget in cooperation
with the various City departments
Appoint/remove the City Solicitor with
the advice and consent of City Council.
Serve as the City Clerk and carry out
the responsibilities of the positions as
required by
the Third Class City Code and the City Charter
Serve as the City's chief labor negotiator
for contracts with the City's three labor
unions
Serve on various County and City community
and economic development boards