Town Manager

Government

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Millinocket Town Office
197 Penobscot Ave,
Millinocket, Maine 04462
Phone: (207) 723-7000
Fax: (207) 723-7002
Email: humanresource@millinocket.org

OUR COMMUNITY

Town Manager: Peter Jamieson
Telephone: (207) 723-7000 Ext. #5
manager@millinocket.org

In a Council-Manager form of government, the Town Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient administration and delivering high-quality services to residents. While the elected Town Council sets policies and makes decisions that guide the town’s future, the Town Manager is responsible for implementing those decisions and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities of the Town Manager

Chief Executive Officer: The Town Manager acts as the chief executive officer of the town, managing all municipal operations and ensuring that policies set by the Town Council are effectively carried out.
Budget Management: The Town Manager prepares and submits the annual town budget for approval by the Town Council. This includes managing financial resources, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that funds are used responsibly and transparently.
Administrative Leadership: As the leader of the town’s administrative functions, the Town Manager hires and supervises department heads, ensures that town staff operate efficiently, and fosters a collaborative and professional work environment.
Policy Implementation: Once the Town Council adopts policies, the Town Manager ensures that they are executed in a timely and effective manner. This includes working closely with department heads and staff to translate the council’s vision into tangible outcomes.
Advising the Town Council: The Town Manager serves as a key advisor to the Town Council, providing professional recommendations on issues, presenting options, and offering expert analysis to help guide informed decision-making.
Interdepartmental Coordination: The Town Manager ensures that all departments of the town—such as public safety, public works, and community services—work together efficiently, preventing overlaps and ensuring that resources are used to their fullest potential.
Community Engagement: Although not an elected official, the Town Manager maintains close ties with the community, facilitating open communication between residents, businesses, and the town government. The Town Manager may hold public forums, provide reports, and engage in public outreach to keep the community informed and involved.
Crisis Management: In times of emergencies or unexpected challenges, the Town Manager, along with the Emergency Management Director and Public Health & Safety Officer, coordinates the town’s response to the best of their ability, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that residents receive the support they need.

Town Council and Town Manager Collaboration

While the Town Manager is responsible for administration, the Town Council retains ultimate legislative authority. The relationship between the Town Council and the Town Manager is one of trust and collaboration. The Town Council focuses on policymaking, representing the needs and desires of the community, while the Town Manager manages the operations that bring those policies to life.

Together, this form of government promotes professionalism, accountability, and efficiency, ensuring that the town is run smoothly, transparently, and in a way that best serves its residents.