The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and, as such, is responsible for the management and administration of the city government. It is the Mayor's duty to direct and supervise all departments of the city, respond to inquiries of the City Commission, insure that all city laws are enforced, prepare and submit the annual budget, sign all contracts on behalf of the City, and co-sign all checks drawn on the City's accounts.

The Mayor's staff handles citizen complaints and special requests. In addition, the daily operations of the Mayor's Office include intergovernmental affairs, economic development, administration of grants, and public relations. Agencies working out of the Mayor's Office also provide a variety of socially-oriented services including job placement, immigration assistance, and guidance to residents facing hardships.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.