The Administration Department consists of the City Council -- the Mayor and six Council Members -- and the office of the City Manager. Together, these two bodies are responsible for the formulation and communication of public policy to meet community needs, assure orderly development in the City, and provide for the general administration of the City.

Mayor and Council
The Mayor and six Council members, acting as the elected representatives of the citizens of Round Rock, formulate public policy to meet community needs and assure orderly development in the City.  The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge and various citizen boards and commissions.  The City Council’s public policy activities include: adopting the City’s annual budget and establishing general objectives; reviewing and adopting all ordinances and resolutions; and approving purchases and contracts as prescribed by City Charter and State Law.

Office of the City Manager
The City Manager’s Office handles the general administration of the City and executes the policies and objectives of the City Council. The City Manager is directly responsible to the Mayor and City Council.  He oversees the day-to-day operation of the City by coordinating all City Department activities and functions.

Office of the City Secretary
The City Secretary is the records management officer of the City. The City Secretary attends all City Council meetings and keeps the minutes; maintains all official City records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, easements, and deeds; publishes and posts legal notices; monitors the terms and attendance of all Boards and Commissions of the City; and coordinates municipal elections.

Communications Division
The Communications Division develops internal and external communications and citizen participation initiatives. It handles media relations for most departments. The Communication Division manages the City’s website; produces the bi-weekly “City Beat” news ad in the Round Rock Leader and Austin American Statesman; develops the monthly “News Flash” newsletter inserted in Utility Bills; produces the “City Focus” newsmagazine on cable channel 10, public service announcements and other programming for the City’s Government Access Channel; produces e-newsletters; and the employee newsletter.

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Administration Department
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Phone: 512-218-5401 | Fax: 512-218-7097