CITY DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

Assessor
The City Assessor is responsible for maintaining an inventory of and appraising all property within the City limits and convenes the Board of Review in March. Staffs the Board of Tax Review.

Clerk
The City Clerk serves as Clerk and official recorder for the City Commission, administers City elections and voter registration, HIPAA Privacy Official, FOIA Coordinator, acts as insurance administrator and licensing and permit authority for the City, and staff for the Elections Commission, Local Officers Compensation Commission, and the Cherry Capital Cable Council.

Department of Public Services
The Director of Public Services oversees the Cemetery, Water Treatment Plant, Sewer and Water Maintenance Division, Streets, Garage, Parks and Recreation, Senior Center, Zoo and the Marina.

Engineering
The Engineering Department provides professional engineering, surveying work and technical assistance to other City Departments.

Fire
The Fire Department is responsible for providing all emergency life safety services within the City limits including fire, rescue and medical services.

Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is a branch of the City Manager's Office and is responsible for administration of all employee benefits, workers compensation administration, employee and labor relations, compliance of legally mandated programs and recruitment of new employees.

Manager
The City Manager is the City's Administrative Officer and is responsible for implementing the policies and programs established by the City Commission and includes human resources, legal services, purchasing, web site development, traffic management, rental housing administration and ADA Coordinator. Oversight of the Museum. Staff for the Human Rights Commission.

Planning & Zoning
The Planning Department prepares and administers the City Plan, answers zoning and land use questions, and interprets planning and zoning laws and land use principles. Staff for the Historic Districts Commission, Planning Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Police
The primary function of this Department is to serve and protect the citizens of the City.

Treasurer
The City Treasurer is responsible for the collection and disbursement of all monies for the City, maintaining accounting and financial records to document these transactions, Utility Billing, and Budget preparation. Staff for the ACT 345 Retirement Board.

Water Treatment Plant
The Traverse City Water Treatment Plant provides quality drinking water to customers in Traverse City, Garfield Township, Peninsula Township and Elmwood Township.

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