ADMINISTRATIVE

The City of Country Club Hills operates under the Mayor/Council form of government, pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a City Manager established by Ordinance. The City Manager is head of the Administrative function of the City. He/She is appointed by the Mayor, for an indefinite term, with the advice and consent of the City Council.

The City Manager is responsible for the fiscal management of the City. The Manager supervises the departments of the City including Police, Public Works, Public Relations, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Amphitheater, Grounds Maintenance, Water and Sewer and Community Development. The Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of the City according to the scope of his position as set forth by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and Ordinances of the City of Country Club Hills. The Manager staffs the City Council meetings as well as the various Council Committees and commissions. The Manager or designee is responsible for the administration of the economic development programs of the City and administers the City's responsibilities vis-a-vis the City's Tax Increment Financing District.

The Finance Director is responsible for the fiscal functions of the City. This includes preparation and oversight of budget implementation, cash management, accounts payable, payroll and all other accounting functions. The Finance Director provides the lead role in relating to our independent outside auditors.

The Public Relations Director is responsible for producing the City Newsletter, running the City's 24 hour access channel, and staffs the City's Environmental and Cable Commissions. The Director attends Fair Housing, I-80 Corridor and other meetings as directed by the City Manager.

The City Clerk/Collector's Office handles accounts receivable, all licenses and permits including vehicles, businesses and animals, and clerical assistance for all boards and commissions.

Primary responsibility for the implementation of the City Council's goals rests with this Department. So, although many of the objectives appear in various other departments and are budgeted in those departments, coordination of the activities takes place through the office of the City Manager.