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Posted on 07/07/2023

City Management

The City Manager's Office provides day-to-day administration of the City government and provides leadership and oversight of the administration of city services and activities. City Manager Dr. Kenneth Haskin oversees the work of all City departments and ensures that the City Council's mission, goals and policies are implemented throughout the organization.

The City Council, City Manager and the department leaders are partners in defining and developing programs and projects important to maintain and enhance the quality of life for Cape Girardeau city residents. 

  • City Manager Dr. Kenneth Haskin
  • Assistant City Manager & Director of Community Development Trevor Pulley
  • Executive Assistant Amanda Mckinney

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City Council

The City Council is the elected governing body for the City of Cape Girardeau and consists of the Mayor and six City Council Members. The Mayor is directly elected at-large (city-wide) for a four-year term and the City Council Members are elected from six wards for staggered four-year terms. Cape Girardeau is a "home rule" city with the Council-Manager form of government.



Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, with the Study Session starting at 5 p.m. and the Regular Session immediately following. Meeting agendas are posted by the end of the week prior to each meeting. View the City of Cape Girardeau's service schedule, observed holidays, and City Council meeting dates at cityofcape.org/holidays. 


Watch Recent City Council Meetings

Meetings will be available live on Facebook or YouTube and playback on Youtube. 


Mission
The City of Girardeau, the regional hub of Southeast Missouri, will actively provide and promote a safe, innovative climate through city services that enhances the quality of life for its citizens and our region. 

Form of Government
Under the Council/Manager form of government, the Mayor and City Council establish policy and law in Cape Girardeau. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, and the City Manager appoints all but a few of the employees (Municipal Judge, City Attorney, and City Clerk). The Mayor is elected at large for a four-year term, and the six City Council Members are elected from wards for staggered, four-year terms. The Mayor and City Council members serve part time.

City Manager
The City Manager is the CEO of the city government and handles the day-to-day management of the City organization.  When the City Council makes a decision on an ordinance, law, or policy, the City Manager is responsible for implementing those policies.

Management Support Staff
The City Manager's Office coordinates the operations of the City’s service departments and divisions. The City Manager is responsible for the preparation of a proposed operating budget and its presentation to the City Council. The Annual Budget as adopted by Council provides funding, staffing, and general guidance to the City's departments for the fiscal year.