About the Office of the City Manager

The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer responsible for day-to-day administration of City affairs and implementation of Council policies. As Council's chief adviser, the City Manager prepares a recommended budget for Council's consideration and recruits, hires, and supervises City staff.

The department known as the Office of the City Manager is responsible for overseeing city clerk duties, public information efforts and intergovernmental relations, as well as internal services such as the City's print shop.

The Office of the City Manager is also home to the Economic Development division, which promotes and supports businesses throughout the City, and encourages new businesses to look to Sunnyvale as their future home.