The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and is responsible to the Council for the administration of all City affairs placed in the Manager's charge under City Charter. The City Manager appoints all Department Directors, evaluates the performance of employees, sets general personnel policies, and approves staff appointments. The Manager supervises the preparation of the annual budget, advises the Mayor and Council as to administrative and financial needs, and maintains contact with Federal, State and local agencies.

The city of Mankato is responsible for delivering essential public services to our customers—Mankato’s residents, business owners and visitors. The city strives to foster an environment where all can prosper in everyday endeavors. We are committed to meeting the community’s public service demands, value our interrelationship with area communities and embrace the role as a regional leader. Mankato will lead the way focused on its values and commitment to being responsive, efficient, innovative, open, neighborly and serving for the greater good of the community and region.

-Patrick W. Hentges-
"The customer is number one. Being customer-friendly is one of our top priorities. We are dedicated to our end goal, which is dedication to give the best customer service possible."

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