The City of Lemoore is a Charter City municipality operating with a Council-Manager form of government. Under this type of government, the elected City Council establishes policy, and the City Manager is responsible for executing such policy. Therefore, the City Manager is the administrative head of the government under the direction and control of the City Council. Accomplishment of the City Mission is the responsibility of the City Manager, through the heads of the various departments and the Chiefs of Police and Fire.

The City Manager is charged with coordinating and directing the administration of the City within the framework of policy established by the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for directing the administration of departments and divisions, preparing and submitting the annual Budget, maintaining communications and good relations with the general public, advising the Council of the City's financial condition, and recommending to the Council measures or actions considered necessary for the welfare of the City and efficient operation of government.

The City Manager is also the Executive Director of the Lemoore Redevelopment Agency. As the Agency has matured and redevelopment activities increased, significant City Manager and staff time has been devoted to redevelopment and economic development activities.

The City Manager also directs development and implementation of City General and utility plans, annexations, strategic financial planing, personnel administration, coordination of Enterprise Zone activities, staff assistance to the Lemoore Economic Development Committee, and intergovernmental coordination and liaison activities.

The City Manager’s staff includes the Administrative Analyst, Economic Development Coordinator, City Clerk and a Personnel Specialist/Secretary. Budget preparation, personnel recruitment, and all related administrative activities are accomplished in this office. Concerns or questions about City policies, procedures or issues can be addressed by the City Manager, Jeff Briltz at (559) 924-6700.

       July 18, 2004 - Present Jeff Briltz
       1997 - 2004 Steven L. Froberg
       1986 - 1997 Allen L. Goodman
       1976 - 1985 William Drennen
       1970 - 1975 Dale A. Cowan
       1967 - 1969 M.D. Hansen
       1962 - 1966 Burton M. Lowe
       1960 - 1961 Karl Roos
       Additional information as received.

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The City Clerk is the custodian of all official City records including ordinances, resolutions, contracts and agreements, and is charged with keeping the Minutes of the City Council Meetings, certifying and publishing Council actions, coordinating Economic Interest and Political Reform Act filings, and conducting municipal elections. The City Clerk is responsible for preparing the Agendas for each City Council meeting. Individuals wishing to submit items for the council agenda must do so by the Wednesday prior to the council meeting in which they would like the issue addressed.

The Administrative Analyst works within the Administrative Services Department in a variety of areas and projects, including Risk Management, Budgeting, Grants and various Personnel duties. Other duties include recruiting, preparing job announcements and schedule interviews, conduct compensation surveys, administer all employee benefits, conduct research and perform analysis for special project planning, prepare and present staff reports, prepare and submit grant applications, and other duties related to Administrative Services support.