City Manager
The City Manager is tasked to independently organize and manage the daily operations of Duluth’s City government in accordance with local ordinances, laws and policies prescribed by the elected officials. The Manager’s responsibilities and authorities include orchestrating the full spectrum of activities of the City and making on-scene decisions to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
As the independent focal point for daily City operations, Tim Shearer guides the community through surges in residential, commercial, and quality of life growth. Mr. Shearer advises the Mayor and Council on strategic and tactical planning, budgeting, and programming. To ensure a wide range of municipal services are provided for a rapidly expanding population he works with a municipal staff of 138 employees. Mr. Shearer is tasked to develop, articulate and manage a $42,543,413 annual budget (operations and capital improvements included in this figure), and to ensure these funds are utilized and accounted for in a responsible, lawful manner.
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