The City Administrator is a key position in the city of West Fargo. Through management of fiscal and City Commission policies the City Administrator works hard coordinating the flow of the city. Working to improve everyday life is one of the main goals of the West Fargo City Administrator.
Jim Brownlee
City Administrator
Contact
Phone Number: (701) 433-5301
Fax Number: (701) 433-5319
Address: 800 4th Avenue East, Suite 1, West Fargo, ND 58078
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
Duties
The City Administrator is appointed by the City Commission and serves as West Fargo’s Chief Executive Officer. Tasks include executing professional leadership in the management of the city and implementing City Commission policies. The City Administrator is also the leading authority that provides effective municipal services through the coordination and direction of all City finance and personnel activities. The City Administrator oversees the day to day functions of the city and coordinates the city departments.
Services
- Presents recommendations and information to enable the City Commission to make decisions on matters of policy
- Responding promptly and positively to all inquiries and requests of citizens
- Disseminating information regarding City activities
- Providing input on regional, state and federal issues which affect the City of West Fargo
- Conducting audits and studies of fiscal procedures and transactions within the City
- Maintaining a sound fiscal position for the City through the preparation of the annual budget
- Providing continuous monitoring of financial conditions of the City