Form of Government

The City of Norman has a council-manager form of government which consists of an elected City Council that is responsible for policymaking, and a professional city manager, appointed by the council, who is responsible for administration. The council-manager form, the most popular form of government, is based on the model of a business with a board of directors that appoints a chief executive officer.

 

In the City of Norman, the City Manager:

• Provides professional leadership for the City
• Executes policies and procedures
• Develops and recommends alternative solutions to community concerns for consideration by the Mayor and City Council
• Develops new programs and measures to meet emerging and future needs of the City
• Manages the City's operating and capital improvement budgets
• Promotes confidence in city government through citizen involvement and excellent customer service

 

City Manager's Staff:

Shannon Stevenson -  Assistant City Manager - (405)366-7794

Tiffany Martinez Vrska - Chief Communications Officer - (405)217-7723 

Sara Kaplan - Chief Business & Community Relations Officer - (405)366-5257 

Bryce Holland - Multimedia Specialist - (405)366-5266

William Andrews - Engagement & Communications Coordinator - (405)366-5259

Stacey Parker - Executive Assistant - (405)366-5402