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Municipal Election Results May 14th 2013 (5/14/2013)
Click here for the Municipal election results.
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Portland Streets Get Upgrades (5/15/2013)
$3 million of improvements planned for forty streets in the city this construction season.
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Traffic Advisory - Middle and Exchange Street 5/18 (5/15/2013)
On Saturday, between the hours of 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM, a crane will be located at the intersection of Middle Street and Exchange Street in order to facilitate some construction work.
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Portland Extends Composting Program (5/10/2013)
In response to popular demand, Public Services offers products at reduced prices.
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City to Host Full-Scale Aircraft Emergency Exercise May 18 (5/10/2013)
Local, county, state and federal agencies to conduct live training exercise at Portland International Jetport.
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Traffic Advisory - Spring Street (5/10/2013)
Starting next week and continuing into the fall, Spring Street in front of the Cumberland County Civic Center will be reduced to one lane in each direction for traffic.
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Makeovers in Store along Congress Street (5/10/2013)
Façade Improvement Program announces awards for second round of funding.
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New Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule for Holidays (5/9/2013)
Starting with Memorial Day, May 27th, Public Services Solid Waste crews will collect trash and recycling on the day of the observed holiday.
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Public Invited to Screening of Welcome to Lee Maine & Maine Veterans Panel Discussion (5/7/2013)
Public welcome to a film screening of Welcome to Lee Maine, which features the impact on a small community after two of its members are killed by IEDs in Iraq.
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Second Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Portland’s Largest Forested & Open Space (5/7/2013)
Public invited to learn about the various trees in Evergreen during a guided walk.
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Fire Department Offers Local Resources for At-Risk Youth (5/7/2013)
Through its participation in the Juvenile Fire Setting Program, trained firefighters available to work with the public.
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Police Department Gets Active Shooter Training (5/7/2013)
Using latest tactics, police officers go through interactive shooter scenario.
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Portland Recreation & Police Warn of Online Registration Scam (5/3/2013)
Website claims to offer registration to Portland programming.
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Tar Sands Resolution Headed to City Council (5/2/2013)
Committee endorses resolution opposing the transport of tar sands oil in the proximity of Portland’s natural resources.
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Bill Seeks to Make It Easier to Recycle and Dispose of Household Paints (5/2/2013)
City to testify in support of LD 1308, An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Architectural Paint today.
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American Chestnuts Come Back to Portland (5/1/2013)
Planting ceremony celebrates the reintroduction of new disease resistant tree to its natural habitat.
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View the Westin Portland Harborview proposal (4/25/2013)
April 24, Rockbridge Capital representatives presented their proposal for Westin Portland Harborview and purchase of a portion of Congress Square Plaza for development of an event facility.
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Portland Selected to Join Urban Sustainability Accelerator Program (4/23/2013)
Portland Selected to Join Urban Sustainability Accelerator Program.
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Public Comment Period - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) (4/8/2013)
As a recipient of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funding entitlements, the City of Portland is required to complete an analysis identifying impediments to fair housing choice in the city. Through April 29th, the Housing and Community Development Division is soliciting public comment in response to the completed analysis and recommended actions.
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Portland’s Complete Streets Policy One of the Best in the Nation (4/8/2013)
City honored for exemplary policy that serves everyone on the road.
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Swing into Spring! (4/5/2013)
Portland’s Riverside Golf Course opens this weekend.
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Portland Employee Honored for Contributions to Children’s Health (4/3/2013)
Children’s Oral Health Program Coordinator Kathy Martin receive public health award for her hard work.
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Fire Department Study Released Today (3/27/2013)
Study’s author will present findings at City Council workshop Monday.
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Looking for Parking in the Vicinity of Casco Bay Lines? (8/17/2012)
Please click
here for a list and map of the businesses that provide parking within the vicinity of Casco Bay Lines. This information also includes places that offer monthly parking rates as well. For more information, please call our Parking Control Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 874-8443.
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The
council-manager form of local government combines the strong political
leadership of elected officials in the form of a council with the strong
managerial experience of an appointed local government manager.
The
City Manager’s position along with the City Clerk and City Attorney, are
appointed by the City Council. The City Manager appoints and manages all other
City department heads.
The
City Manager is part of the Executive Department and is the chief administrative
officer of the City. The manager’s primary responsibilities include providing
and maintaining the essential City services through the efficient and effective
management and operation of the City under the direction of the Mayor and City
Council. The City Manager executes the policy direction set by the Mayor and
City Council through the management of 13 City departments and approximately
1400 employees.
In
addition, the manager assumes responsibility for:
- Preparing and administering the annual budget;
- Directing day-to-day operations;
- Hiring, supervising, evaluating and disciplining
personnel under his/her authority;
- Developing and administering City policies and
procedures;
- Recommending policies or programs to the City
Council;
- Attending Council meetings;
- Ensures citizen complaints are handled in a timely
and professional manner;
- Represents the City and serves as a liaison of a variety of
boards, organizations, committees and commissions;
