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development and retention; Ensured the continual provision of effective, courteous and pro- active customer service assistance and public complaint resolution; Acted as the primary liaison between the City Commission and all City Boards and Commissions; and guided the daily personnel leadership and associated supervision of Division Directors, Department Heads and City employees; Financial Administration - Directed the preparation, review and oversight of short term, annual and long range budgets, capital improvements, investments, pension activities and other financial operational needs through coordination and oversight of Divisions and Departments; Provided and ensured the daily Interactive management and oversight of all financial, accounting, purchasing, human resources and management Information systems service and program functions of the City; Public / Intergovernmental Relations - Ensured the general public, business community and other governmental entities were properly and effectively Informed of matters related to the affairs, operations, services and programs of the City; Directed and maintained helpful, open and prompt communications with the public and the local news media thereby enhancing effective public relations and a positive, customer service oriented image of municipal government; Served as the primary City liaison to other governmental entities; and Economic Development / Tourism - Served as Co -Director of a City and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation ( AEDC) team which promoted the development, expansion and retention of local business and industry. This role Included an active involvement in the solicitation, recruitment and deal negotiation for all Amarillo economic development prospects and projects. Also was responsible for the administrative oversight of the operations and activities of the Amarillo Convention and Visitors Council (CVC), which was operated under annual contract funding from the City. October 1987 to June 2004 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - City of Amarillo, Texas I served as the sole Assistant City Manager for the City of Amarillo municipal organization. In this position, I was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the City under the direction of the City Manager and the Amarillo City Commission. During my long tenure In this position, I was authorized by the City Commission with complete and absolute authority to execute all legal, contractual, financial and other requirements associated with the ongoing operations of the City. I automatically assumed the full responsibilities of the City Manager during all absences from work and the community by the incumbent. November 1983 to September 1987 ADMINISTRATOR / BUILDING OFFICIAL Code Enforcement Department, City of Amarillo, Texas; I was the Manager of a line operations Department with average annual operating budget of over $ 2.5 million dollars. The Department was separated into two operating divisions: Building Services and Neighborhood Services. The Building Services Division consisted of code review and analysis, licensing, permitting and 16