Meet City Manager Margaret Roberts
Margaret is a public servant, lifelong learner, coach and mentor. She has held positions in city government for more than 33 years. Her service began as a 9-1-1 dispatcher in San Mateo in 1988. She then served as a City Clerk for 3 cities beginning in 1998 with expertise in records, human resources, risk management, contracts and elections. She then served as the Administrative Services Director overseeing IT, risk management, community outreach, and human resources divisions. Margaret and her family have become members of the Plymouth community. They have made this their home.
City Manager
The City of Plymouth operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council provides overall policy direction and appoints a City Manager who is responsible for implementing adopted City policies. As the City’s chief executive officer, the City Manager provides administrative direction to City departments consistent with City Council policies. It implements policies and procedures at all levels of City government to ensure the City Council’s community vision becomes reality.
The City Manager’s Office develops, advises, and makes recommendations to the City Council on policies, programs, and various City business matters. The City Manager’s Office also oversees the general management of the City and coordinates the activities of City departments in providing direct services to the community.
The City Manager’s Office provides support to members of the City Council to enable them to concentrate on policy matters. The City Manager’s Office serves as the City’s primary representative to other government agencies and private organizations.
Mission
The City Manager’s Office implements the policy decisions and priorities of the City Council; communicates Plymouth’s vision and values as determined by the City Council and the community; and cultivates a customer service philosophy oriented around civic engagement.
It is the goal of the City Manager to enhance the quality of life in the Plymouth community by implementing City Council policies, developing and maintaining responsive City services within approved budgetary guidelines, providing leadership and motivation to City staff, maintaining and planning for future growth and building strong relationships with local and regional governmental agencies.
Services Provided
The City Manager’s Office coordinates the operational activities of all City departments, implements City Council goals, and ensures public access to the City’s legislative efforts. In addition, the City Manager’s office:
- assists in the development of ordinances, resolutions and policies;
- serves as liaison with local and regional intergovernmental agencies;
- monitors and responds to state and federal legislation;
- provides public information through a variety of media; and,
- plans official City events and annual programs.
Human Resources
Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits administration, and workforce training and development. The mission of the Human Resources Department is to deliver exceptional service and support to the organization. Our goal is to attract, motivate and retain the best qualified employees whose diversity and skills contribute to and sustain the City as a quality organization.