The City of Coral Gables operates a Council/Manager form of government with a budget of $142 million, and 14 dedicated departments with 859 employees providing personalized municipal services. The City is proud of its Class 1 Fire Department, Class 1 Building and Zoning Department, fully accredited Police and Park & Recreation Departments and award-winning Communications Division. Additionally, the City’s Automotive Department is an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence shop since 2000, and Coral Gables has been named a "Tree City USA" for 21 consecutive years. In 1993 the City of Coral Gables was the first City to ever win the National Emergency Management Award. Staff is now working diligently to adapt successful emergency management strategies into homeland security efforts.
The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Commission and carries out the policy direction of the City Commission. Pursuant to the City Charter, the Manager appoints and removes all employees in administrative service of the City. The City Manager’s Office directs the daily activities of the City of Coral Gables, oversees a budget of $142 million and serves a community of more than 44,000 residents, within a 14 square mile area. The City Manager and Assistant City Managers direct and supervise the activities of 14 City Departments and two Division of this office (Public Affairs and Internal Audit), which includes 859 employees; advise the City Commission; make recommendations to the City Commission; prepare the annual city budget and emergency operations plan. The City Manager’s Office also provides staff support to the Budget and Audit Advisory Committee.
