Present Form of Government

The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an organization of approximately 12,000 and a budget of $1.4 billion.  City operations range from animal services to zoning to the electric and water utilities.  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is also a part of City of Austin operations.

In 1924, Austin adopted the Council-Manager form of government through a Charter amendment vote. The City Manager reports to the Council which sets policy for the City Manager to carry out.

Staff

Executive Secretary/Meeting Scheduler

Rose Marie Martinez - 512-974-2428

Assistant to the City Manager

Ray Baray - 512-974-2435

Automated Citizen Assistance Program Coordinator

Valerie Harris - 512-974-3297

Special Projects

Kay Guedea - 512-974-9797 (Ms. Guedea works part-time.)

Council Agenda Manager

Myrna Rios - 512-974-2306   

Assistant City Managers

Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager

Robert Goode, Assistant City Manager

Sue Edwards, Assistant City Manager

Bert Lumbreras, Assistant City Manager

Michael McDonald, Deputy City Manager

Anthony Snipes, Chief of Staff  

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