City Manager

Duties Of The City Manager

The City Manager is responsible for appointing, directing, and supervising all administrative officers of the City, including:

• Downtown Development Authority Director
• Finance Director
• Ionia Theatre Director
• Parks and Recreation Director
• Public Safety Director
• Public Utilities Director
• Public Works Director
• Public Transportation Director

The City Manager is also responsible for:

• Overseeing that all laws, provisions of the City Charter, and directives of the City Council are faithfully executed.
• Preparation of the annual city budget and capital improvement program.
• Preparing reports for the City Council on matters of the City.
• Providing staff support to the City Council.

City Organization Chart

Download and view a color-coded chart that shows how elected officials and staff are organized to serve within the City of Ionia.

City Organization Chart (PDF)

General City Policies

The City of Ionia has general policies to communicate guidance on topics affecting broad areas and cross-departmental City operations. Review the General City Policy Manual (PDF) for a full collection of these policies. A few highlighted miscellaneous policies and documents are provided below.

• Policy 5-009 Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan (PDF)
• Policy 5-013 Title II Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy (PDF)
  • ADA Grievance Form (PDF)
• Social Media Policy (PDF)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

• Freedom of Information Act Request Form
• General Policy - FOIA (PDF)
• General Policy - FOIA Fee Worksheet (PDF)
• Written Summary and Request Policy for Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) (PDF)