City Manager's Office

The Position – The Newton Falls City Manager is appointed by City Council to serve as the City’s administrative head. The City Manager is responsible for:

• appointing, supervising, suspending & removing all of the officers & employees of the City that are under the Manager’s jurisdiction, in accordance with the law;
• assuring that all City contracts & ordinances and the laws of the State of Ohio are enforced;
• making recommendations to Council concerning the affairs of the City;
• keeping Council advised of the City’s financial condition and future needs;
• submitting an annual report and such other reports as required by Council;
• issuing all licenses and permits pursuant to ordinance; and
• performing all other duties as may be prescribed for the Manager by the Charter or directed by Council.

The City Manager is required by the Charter to reside within the City’s corporate limits. The Manager’s salary is fixed by City Council. The Manager is entitled to sit with Council and all of the City’s boards & commissions, except the Civil Service Commission and Charter Review Commission, and to take part in any discussion, but shall have no vote.

The Current City Manager –