The Department of Administration is comprised of the following offices and divisions: Office of the Business Administrator, Personnel, Purchasing, Finance, Tax Collection, Tax Assessment, and Economic and Community Development.

In addition, the Business Administrator serves as chief of staff to the Mayor and oversees the City’s operations and policies through the City’s department directors. The Business Administrator is responsible for the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget and all labor contract negotiations. All City Council meetings are attended by the Business Administrator.