City Manager's Office

The City of Little Rock operates under a Council/City Manager form of government. This system combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a Board of Directors, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. Little Rock has established a representative system where all power is concentrated in the elected council as a whole and the Board of Directors hires a professionally trained City Manager to oversee the delivery of public services.

The City Manager's Office provides centralized administration, coordination, control and evaluation of all municipal programs. The City Manager's Office is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City.

Each year the City Manager develops a Statement of Management Policy to provide guidance and establish specific parameters for departments to follow when developing their annual budgets.

Mission Statement

To provide centralized administration, coordination, control and evaluation of all municipal programs, including preparation and control of the budget; and to assist the Board of Directors in developing and implementing public policy.

2007 Survey of Little Rock Citizens' Opinions of City Services