The City of Peñitas operates under the council-manager form of government.

This system combines the strength of an elected mayor and City Council with a professional manager and staff.

It is the city manager's job is to make sure the policy decisions made by the City Council are carried out and that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

The city manager is responsible for:

• Making recommendations to the council, which the council may accept, reject, or modify
• Implementing any action taken by the council
• Making budget recommendations to the City Council