The City Manager form of Government

The City of Eau Claire has a City Manager form of government. The Council is responsible for all legislative actions, determining community needs, establishing priorities and policies, adopting an annual budget and hiring the City Manager.

The City Manager directs the operations of the City to accomplish the goals and objectives set by the Council. The Manager is responsible for carrying out the directives of the City Council and for the hiring and managing of the City staff.

To find out more about the duties and responsibilities of a City Manager, please visit this page of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) website.  And watch this short video.   

Additional information on Eau Claire's history with the City Manager form of government can be found here.

Major Accomplishment Report

Accomplishments and Goals - 2023 Review and 2024 Goals

Goals Report - October 2023

Major Accomplishments Report 2021

Major Accomplishments Report 2020

Major Accomplishments Report 2019

Major Accomplishments Report 2018

Major Accomplishments Report 2017

Major Accomplishments Report 2016 

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