Frequently Asked Questions

The Chief Administrator is the Chief Executive Officer and head of the administrative branch of the city government. The chief is appointed by and responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city. They also ensure that the laws of the state pertaining to the city, the provisions of City Charter and the ordinances of the city are enforced.

The Chief Administrator is empowered and required to take a continuing interest in the effectiveness and economy of all administrative arrangements. One responsibility is forming a cohesive basis of employees from which city policies, procedures, rules and regulations are both promulgated and followed. If you have questions, please email the Chief Administrator.

The primary roles of the City Administrator are:

• Attend meetings of the City Council and participate in the council’s deliberations, but not vote
• Charged with the formation of the council’s legislative agenda and working with the Mayor and Council Members to identify and address issues of community-wide concern
• Gilroy’s Director of Emergency Services, coordinating the readiness of the city to respond to natural and man-made disasters
• Oversee City departments: Police, Fire, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, and Administration
• Oversee the city’s $120 million budget and development of the annual financial statement audit

If you have any questions, please email the City Administrator.