Background
The City of San José operates under the Council/Manager form of government a system that combines the policy leadership of an elected city council, with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager supported by a professional staff.
The City Manager's Office is responsible for the day-to-day
oversight and management of all 15 City departments, including:
Police, Fire, Mineta San José International Airport, Public
Works, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Environmental
Services, Housing, San José Public Library and others.
In addition, the City Manager's Office directs the development
and implementation of the City's over $2.6 billion annual Operating and Capital Budgets,
and coordinates public information and outreach.
Offices of the City Manager's Office
Budget The Budget Office provides fiscal and operational analysis and recommendations to the City Manager. Budget also reports on fiscal and operational issues, reports on City revenue collections and expenditures. The Budget office publishes the City’s principal budget documents.
Capital Improvement
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the City's public infrastructure program. CIP is responsible for to planning, designing and constructing community facilities. The CIP Action Team oversees the program by assisting with project challenges, tracking projects to ensure quality, on-time/on-budget goals are met, and providing a one-stop information resource on the CIP.
Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development (OED) guides the City's economic strategy, provides assistance to foster business success, and helps connect employers with trained workers.
Emergency Services
The Office of Emergency Services, (OES), provides services to the City organization and to the community to prepare an effective response to natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. San José coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Maintenance and activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a primary mission of OES.
Employee Relations
The Office of Employee Relations encourages effective employee relations, supports a positive, productive, and respectful work environment, and enhances the City's ability to deliver efficient, quality customer service.
City Manager's Office
200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-8100 fax (408) 920-7007
email webmaster.manager@sanjoseca.gov
The City of San Jose is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
