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LEGISLATIVE & EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS <br /> Program Description <br /> The Legislative Department provides resources for the elected officials to be able to <br /> carry out their respective leadership and policy directives for the City. The Mayor and <br /> Council stipends are included in this department, along with line-items for newly elected <br /> official training and City membership dues. This department also covers such things as <br /> the Sister Cities program and citizen recognition (Stephen Decatur Medallions). <br /> The Executive Department provides the salaries and resources for the City Manager's <br /> Office, including the City Clerk and the Communication division. The City Manager <br /> reports to the Mayor and City Council for the proper direction of all affairs of the City. <br /> The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the daily operations of the City of <br /> Decatur, supported by the Deputy City Manager. This department's duty is to develop <br /> and implement management programs designed to enhance workforce productivity, <br /> improve service delivery, and maximize efficiency across all functions and departments <br /> within the City. This department also leads the City's public information, media relations <br /> and communication strategies, as well as Freedom of Information Act responses. In the <br /> 2023 budget, GIS personnel and expenses were moved into this department from <br /> Community Development. This was in recognition of the central role mapping and data <br /> management will play moving forward, through mapping, public data, and performance <br /> outcomes tracking. <br /> Staffing <br /> The Executive Department staffing includes the City Manager, the Deputy City <br /> Manager, the City Clerk, a deputy City Clerk, the Communication Coordinator, the Chief <br /> Data Officer, and an Executive Assistant. <br /> Budget Highlights <br /> 1. This budget includes additional resources to increase community marketing, <br /> messaging and communication initiatives, which were started a couple of years <br /> ago. <br /> Performance Outcomes <br /> Performance Outcomes for the Executive Department are designed to reflect progress <br /> towards achieving the City Council's priorities as outlined in the budget. <br /> 1. Improve the City of Decatur's perception amongst our businesses and residents. <br /> 2. Attract significant large commercial and industrial economic development projects <br /> to the City. <br /> 19 <br />