City Department Staff

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The Planning and Zoning department is responsible for community planning and the administration and enforcement of land use regulations including zoning, signage and land divisions. The Office staffs the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and works with the Downtown Development Authority on special projects.

The City Manager is responsible for the execution and enforcement of all laws, provisions of the City Charter, and acts of the City Council. The City Manager annually presents to the City Council the City’s proposed budget and capital improvements plan and is responsible for the implementation of the approved...

Appointed by the City Council, the Assessor is responsible for the listing and inventory of the individual properties in the City. The Assessor shall estimate, according to their best information and judgment, the true cash value and assessed value of every parcel of taxable property. The assessments are placed in...

The Chief of Police stands at the forefront of ensuring public safety and law enforcement in Gaylord, MI. This esteemed position involves leading the police department, setting strategic priorities, and fostering community relations. The Chief of Police is committed to maintaining peace, preventing crime, and ensuring justice, thereby upholding the...

The Treasurer collects, receipts and deposits all City of Gaylord revenue. The Treasurer also invests the City’s surplus funds to ensure safety, liquidity and yield, and maintains the tax rolls, including collection and distribution of all property taxes, captured DDA TIF, Brownfield, and PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) programs.

The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to be a steward and protector of democratic processes such as elections and access to official records, and to meet regulatory requirements as established by law. The Clerk is the primary point of contact for the public and strives to provide the...

The City Manager is the City’s chief administrative officer. Under the council-manager form of local government, the City Council appoints a professionally trained and experienced City Manager to administer the day-to-day operations of the City, and to make recommendations to the City Council. The City Manager, who serves at the...