Administration
The City's Administration Department is responsible for the overall administration and operation of City departments and City services and carries out the actions and polices of the Morganton City Council.
The Administration Department is comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk and the Public Information Officer.
In 1998, the City Council named its first female City Manager, Sally Sandy. Sandy serves at the pleasure of the City Council and has responsibility for preparing the budget, directing day-to-day operations and directing the City's department heads.
The City Council-City Manager form of local government combines the political leadership of elected officials with the professional experience of an appointed local government administrator.
Under the Council-City Manager form, power is concentrated in the elected council, which hires a professional administrator – the City Manager - to implement the Council's policies.
Manager's Budget Message
June 1, 2011
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Morganton, North Carolina
In accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Fiscal Control Act, the recommended budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is presented for your consideration. The budget document represents balanced revenues and expenditures. This budget has been extremely challenging to put together. The revenues and expenditures continue to reflect significant reductions in resources. Although it reflects a commitment to continuing existing services, delivery will be impacted by frozen positions and cuts to operations and reduced capital budgets.
Read the full message: 
2011-2012 Manager's Budget Message
Visit the Budget & Fees section in the City's online document center for more information about the City budget.
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