Portales City Manager’s Office

City Manager's Office

Debi Lee
City Manager
100 W. First Street
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356- 6662 ex. 24
(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.

Debi Lee was appointed to the position of City Manager in December 2004 and comes to the community with 20 years of municipal government experience. She envisions the City as an organization whereby each member is valued for their strengths and contributions and where the environment facilitates personal and social growth for all members of the municipal government. To accomplish this, each member of the organization is treated with respect and work together to accomplish the goals and objectives established by the City Council, City Manager, community boards and commissions. Working to become a high performance government, the delivery of services is provided in a manner that enhances the quality of life for all our residents.

07-08 Budget Highlights