City of Largo, Florida

The City of Largo follows a Commission-Manager form of government, which means that the City Commission hires a City Manager to coordinate all of the daily operations of the City. The manager is a non-elected professional, and must be confirmed by the City Commission on an annual basis.

The City Manager, through the Administration Department, provides the overall administrative direction for the City government. The City Manager serves as the chief executive and administrative officer of the City government. The City Manager is responsible for hiring and supervising all Assistant City Managers, Department Directors, and the Assistants to the City Manager.

The City Charter provides that the City Manager is to implement City policy as established by the City Commission. An Assistant City Manager performs the duties of the City Manager in the absence or disability of that individual.

The Assistant City Manager of Services is responsible for the Administration, Recreation Parks & Arts, Library, and Finance Departments and directly supervises theOffice of Management & Budget(OMB) and the City Clerk's Office. This person is responsible for preparation of the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, coordination of the purchasing function, and service as the City's Labor Relations Officer. The latter function includes negotiating labor contracts, maintaining a close working relationship with all three employee union groups, and processing labor grievances and is also currently responsible for the Fire Rescue department.

The Assistant City Manager of Operations is responsible for the Environmental Services, Public Works, and Community Development Departments.

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