City Departments

Administration

The City Manager is the chief executive and administrative officer of the City and is responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of the affairs of the City. As such, he is responsible for the appointment and discipline of City employees, the direction and supervision of the various City departments, the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvements budgets, keeping the Council advised of City operations, enforcing City ordinances and carrying out such other duties as the Council may desire.

City Clerk

The City Clerk provides administrative, legislative and secretarial support to the Mayor and City Council to facilitate the accomplishment of their goals and responsibilities. The City Clerk furthers the goals set by the Ferguson City Council by constant interaction with the public, department heads, staff, and City officials from other cities, and by maintaining continuous communication between City officials and the public.

Code Compliance

Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for administration of all financial affairs of the City, including revenue collection and disbursements, purchasing, payroll, cash management, accounting and financial reporting. The Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, Comprehensive and Annual Financial Report are produced by the Finance Department.

Fire Department

The primary responsibilities of the Fire Department are the protection of life and property through fire prevention and suppression, rescue and emergency medical attention and citizen education and awareness.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department accomplishes the goals set by the Ferguson City Council through the process of recruiting, retaining, and engaging City employees. The City's goals can only be attained by hiring and retaining good employees dedicated to the City's mission.

Municipal Courts

The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving violations of the provisions of the Ferguson Charter, Code and other ordinances of the City. The Municipal Court is presided over by the Municipal Judge who is appointed by the City Council on the nomination of the City Manager, for a term of two years.

Parks & Recreation

The Department offers a wide variety of recreation programs and services to customers of all ages and socioeconomic levels in and around Ferguson. The programs and services are delivered at the highest standard possible allowing them to have a very positive effect on the quality of life in Ferguson.

Planning & Development

The Planning and Development Department has four (4) essential functions: (1) research and develop economic activity within the City, (2) develop and implement community development initiatives, (3) plan zoning regulations throughout the City, and (4) develop and implement long-term planning initiatives that solidify the success of the community.

Police Department

Our Mission is to do our part in creating a thriving community where residents, businesses and visitors feel safe, welcomed and appreciated for their contribution to this community. We will be intentional in building strong community relationships and partnerships through professionalism, honorable service and integrity. We will be committed to removing the criminal element through community engagement, strong leadership, relentless investigation, intelligent enforcement and intense follow-through.

Public Works

The Public Works Department provides a wide range of public services through two essential functions - Code Enforcement and Municipal Services.

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