Departments and Responsibilities The City of Portales is divided into various departments with various responsibilities. Click on the links below to jump directly to that section.
General finances of the city, including taxation, revenue collection, expenditure controls, payables, capital borrowing and long-term debt for the city
Personnel and human resources, including payroll and benefits
Council and committees
Records management, minutes, agendas, by-laws, resolutions
Public relations, inventory and physical assets
Technology and Information Management
Emergency Services
Fire Department and related rescues
Police Department, including dispatch
Licensing and regulations of activities, persons and property, including building and plumbing inspection, by-law enforcement, animal control, etc.
Emergency Management
Public Works
Streetlights and traffic lights
Maintenance of streets and sidewalks
Engineering
Parking and traffic
Sanitary and storm sewers
Sewage treatment plant
Water filtration system and distribution
Garbage recycling and composting
Waste management planning and implementation
Recreation and Cultural Services
City pool
Recreation Center
Parks maintenance and repairs
Senior Citizens building
Library
Grants to recreational, cultural, and heritage organizations and groups
Planning and Development
Official plan, zoning, minor variances and subdivision of property
