City Manager's Office

Thomas Howell
City Manager
100 W. First Street
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356- 6662 ex. 1024
(575) 356-3158 Fax

Welcome

The position of City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council and is the administrative officer for the City. Duties of the City Manager include:

• Enforce and carry out all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted by the City Council
• Employ and discharge all persons engaged in the administrative service of the City
• Prepare and submit an annual budget to the city council
• Make recommendations to the city council on all matters concerning the welfare of the municipality
• The City manger shall have a seat, but no vote, at every meeting of the City Council

Mission

The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to provide professional leadership while facilitating a dynamic process through strategic planning, meaningful assessment, and thoughtful strategic decision-making. This process is inclusive of all City Council members and city staff in order to facilitate continuous improvement in the administration of city policies while facilitating growth in a systematic and planned approach.

07-08 Budget Highlights

Last Updated: January 10, 2010