The Office of the City Manager 

The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.  The City Manager acts as the administrative head of City government and is responsible for ensuring that the policy directions and priorities set forth by the City Council are carried out.

The City Manager’s office is responsible for:

Administrative Oversight: Directing the activities of all City departments and appointing department leadership.
Policy & Governance: Preparing administrative policies and implementing Council-driven priorities.
Fiscal Management: Coordinating and monitoring the annual City budget.
Strategic Growth: Directing community and economic development activities.
Risk & HR: Overseeing the City’s risk management program and human resources functions.

The Office of the City Manager is comprised of the following divisions:

City Administration
City Clerk
Human Resources
Information Technology

Joseph Wren, Chief of Police/Interim City Manager

jwren@cityofplacerville.org

City Manager's Office
Phone: (530) 642-5200
Fax: (530) 642-5538