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.

Attorney:  The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor to the City Commission, City Manager and all its officers and employees in matters relating to their offices and official duties.

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 Oakwood Cemetery, Water Treatment Plant, Sewer and Water Maintenance Division, Streets, Garage, Parks and Recreation, Senior Center,  Zoo,  and the Marina.

Human Resources:  The Human Resources Office is a branch of the City Manager's Office and is responsible for administration of all employee benefits, worker's 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.