Welcome to the Office of the City Manager

City Hall

Like most California cities, Los Altos has a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who is the chief administrative officer of the City and is accountable to the City Council for the performance of the City organization. The City Manager appoints each department head and is responsible for ensuring the City's services are performed well and in accordance with City Council's policies.

The City Manager's Office includes the following divisions:

City Clerk Communications Economic Development Information Technology

The City Manager is responsible for submission of the City's Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan and oversees its administration after Council adoption. The City Manager keeps the Council advised of the City's financial condition and its future.

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