As the main contact for Saratoga’s elected officials, the City Manager, Dave Anderson, acts as a liaison between the City Council and employees, and provides guidance and oversight to City staff in fulfilling the City Council’s objectives. The City Manager is directly responsible for the implementation of Council policies.
The City Manager serves in a capacity similar to the CEO of a private company. As such, he or she is responsible for hiring city staff, ensuring financial accountability, and administering all City programs.
In addition, the City Manager’s Office oversees the following programs, services, and projects: