The City Manager's Office oversees the daily operation of city government, some of the additional duties of the City Manager are as follows:

• Communicates with Mayor, Council, citizens, employees and press
• Manages all city departments and the employees of the City of Marietta and the Board of Lights and Water
• Responds to citizens regarding their complaints, problems and inquiries
• Prepares agendas for committee and Council meetings
• Presents a balanced budget to Council each year
• Manages the budget and expenditures during the fiscal year
• Forwards plans and recommendations to Mayor and Council for action
• Responsible for the implementation of decisions made by the Mayor and Council