Council approves first reading of code changes to give city administrator broader operational authority

May 12, 2025

On first reading the council approved text amendments that move the city personnel manual under the city administrator’s authority, expand the city administrator’s authority to appoint department heads and create/merge departments, and align committee language with current council committee practice.

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The Roswell City Council approved a first reading of a text amendment to the city code that clarifies executive‑legislative roles and delegates more operational authority to the city administrator.

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