Under the Council/Manager form of government, the Mayor and City Council establish policy and law in Cape Girardeau and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization. The Mayor is elected at large (city-wide) for a four-year term while the six City Council Members are elected from wards for staggered four-year terms. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, and the City Manager appoints all but a few of the employees (municipal judge, attorney, and clerk). The Mayor and City Council members serve part-time.
City Manager The City Manager is the CEO of the City government. When the City Council makes a decision on an ordinance, law, or policy, the City Manager is responsible for implementing those policies.
Management Support Staff
Because of this responsibility, the City Manager’s Office has five employees (the City Manager, two assistant city managers, City Clerk, and an administrative assistant) and coordinates the operations of the City’s service departments and divisions. The City Manager is responsible for the preparation of a proposed operating budget and its presentation to the City Council. The Annual Budget as adopted by Council provides funding, staffing, and general guidance to the City Departments for the fiscal year.
You can contact the City Manager’s Office by calling 573-339-6320 or by email.
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Agendas
Minutes
Mr. Harry E. Rediger, Mayor
Mr. John Voss, Ward 1
Ms. Meg Davis, Ward 2
Mr. Trent Summers, Ward 3
Dr. Loretta Schneider, Ward 4
Mr. Mark Lanzotti, Ward 5
Dr. Wayne Bowen, Ward 6
Scott Meyer's Office
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