The council is responsible for hiring the city manager. Law was offered a contract by Manchester City manager Johnny Hart. Administrative functions are responsibilities of the City Manager. Hopkins has seven departments, each with a department head that reports to the city manager. George Chavez serves as City Manager. Lake City is governed by a council/city manager form of government. It is governed by a city council/city manager form of government. Charles Maynard serves as city manager. The term of the city manager is indefinite. Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson praised Cole's pace. Arkadelphia operates under the city manager form of government. Department heads ranging from the Police to Public Works report to the City Manager. Official city business is administered by the Office of the City Manager. The role of city manager has diminished over the years. Lawrence is run by a city commission and city manager.