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City Manager's Office

David Donaldson - City Manager

Pursuant to the Lake Oswego City Charter, the City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out council policies and to serve as chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager manages the City's business and implements the Council's plans and orders by:

Coordinating the work of all City departments and employees (see City's Organizational Chart)
Enforcing City laws and applying Council policies
Expending monies as approved by the City Council
Making recommendations to the Council on legislation, financial programs, capital improvements, policies, services, and other matters as requested
Keeping the Council informed of the City's business and financial condition; appointing, suspending, or removing City employees under his jurisdiction (subject to union contractual stipulations)
Investigating and acting on complaints

The City Manager also serves as the Executive Director of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA). The Mayor and City Council serve as the Chair and Members of the Agency.

The City Manager’s Office houses the Public Affairs staff, City Recorder’s Office, the Sustainability Office, and the Office of Emergency Management.

The Office of Public Affairs writes, edits, and publishes the monthly Hello LO newsletter and semi-monthly electronic newsletters, staffs the Citizen Information Center, issues press releases, and responds to citizen inquiries. They also will oversee all intergovernmental relations.

The City Recorder is responsible for preparing and distributing the Council agenda, completing Council meeting minutes, coordinating City-wide elections, and maintaining the legislative history of the City.

The Sustainability Office helps ensure that wise business decisions are made regarding the investment of public funds while promoting the conservation and efficient use of energy, water, native habitats, and other natural resources, and considering the social and community implications of actions.

The Emergency Management Program is responsible for planning, preparing, and providing for the prevention, mitigation and management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of citizens of Lake Oswego.

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