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City Manager
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City and is appointed by City Council. The Manager has a wide variety of duties including:
- Community/labor/intergovernmental relations
- Enforcing all laws and ordinances adopted by City Council
- Organizational development
- Recommending an annual budget and implementing the final budget
The City Manager also works with City Council and administrative staff to craft strategic and financial planning objectives. The City Manager is appointed by City Council and has no voting authority.
Responsibilities
The City Manager's Office is responsible for the overall administration of the City. Should you have questions or comments about general city operations, or would like to send information to the City Council, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Key Documents
2021-2022 Budget Documents
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Mark Heydlauff
City ManagerPhone: 231-547-3270Originally from Sturgis, Michigan, Mark completed his Bachelor's Degree with a major in Political Science and a minor in economics and graduated cum laude from Taylor University (Upland, Indiana). He then completed a Master of Public Administration degree concentrating in Public Management at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Prior to his appointment as Charlevoix City Manager in 2015, Mark served as an intern for the City Manager of the City of Sturgis (2004-2006) and as City Manager of the City of Bronson, Michigan from 2010-2015. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recognized Mark as Credentialed Manager in 2017; he holds membership in both the ICMA and Michigan Municipal Executives (MME).
Mark serves on the Boards of Directors of the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and the Char/Em United Way. He also serves as a member of the Experience Committee for Michigan Municipal Executives. He previously served on the organization's Ethics Committee.
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Manager's Office
Physical Address
210 State Street
Second Floor
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: 231-547-3270