city manager

noun

1. a person not publicly elected but appointed by a city council to manage a city.

city manager

noun

1. (in the US) an administrator hired by a municipal council to manage its affairs See also council-manager plan

Word History and Origins

Origin of city manager¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

I understand then that the chief of police is appointed by the city manager completely?

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Could you describe briefly for us the relationship between the mayor and the council and the city manager?

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In other words, the city manager really has the detailed administration of city affairs?

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Does the council make any other appointments than the appointment of the city manager?

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No; the city manager is appointed by the council, by council action.

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