City Manager

The City of Oxford operates under a Charter Council-Manager form of government, whereby the City Manager serves as the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer.  The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for the management of all City affairs.  The City Manager's duties include: 

• Ensure the charter, ordinances, and resolutions are faithfully executed.
• Appoint and remove all City employees except those appointed by City Council
• Direct and supervise the administration of all departments
• Prepare and submit the annual budget and monthly reports to City Council
• Sign all contracts and other legal documents
• Implement Council policies
• Advise Council
• Serve as ex-officio member (without vote) of all boards and commissions
• Perform other duties as required by City Council.