Village Manager

Appointed by the Village Council, the Village Manager is the chief administrative officer of the Village. He is responsible to the Village Council for efficient administration of all affairs of the village, and exercises management supervision over all departments and over all public property belonging to the Village. He is also responsible for preparation, presentation and administration of the Village Budget.

Meet the Manager

Chris Brown comes to us from Mackinaw City, where he was previously the chief engineer and operations manager at Dockside Development. Chris has spent many years in private and government sectors including serving as the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners chair and on the Cheboygan County Zoning Board of Appeals.

Village Manager Responsibilities

The Village Manager performs many functions and duties daily, among them to evaluate the needs of the community and advocate new goals and objectives to be taken to the Village Council for consideration.

Other responsibilities include:

Manages, supervises, and coordinates long-range planning, strategic plans, public improvements, and general operations to achieve established goals for community development, economic growth, land use and related issues.
Assesses operational costs, analyzes administrative and capital needs and makes appropriate recommendations for the Department of Public Works and the Village as a whole.
Responds to inquires, resolves citizen complaints and recommends remedial action relate to the Village policies and services. Meets with citizens and community groups to address concerns and participates in civic activities as appropriate.
Acts as Village spokesperson, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with citizens, news media, community groups, village officials, other employees, and other interests. Responds to public inquiries and communicates the Village's interests and official position on issues.
Consults with granting agencies in securing and administering grants. Coordinates requisite reporting and paperwork as needed.
Coordinates Village operations with other governmental agencies and negotiates Village contracts to maximize the availability of services. Supervises all special projects and ensures work is completed according to specifications.
Attends Village Council meetings and recommends appropriate action items for agenda preparations. Performs research, recommends policies and implements ordinances and programs as set forth by the Council.
Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of Village operations and personnel. Determines work priorities, allocates appropriate resources and ensures work is completed according to schedule and within department standards for quality.
Acts as purchasing agent for all Village Offices and Departments.