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	Cottage Grove City Administrator Ryan Schroeder rschroeder@ cottage-grove.org

Administration is responsible for carrying out the policies adopted by the City Council and coordinating the operations of City government and all departments. The department supports the work of City Council by managing council agendas and directing the flow of information and requests for action to the Council, oftentimes by performing research, writing reports, and making recommendations. In addition, Administration provides general oversight, supervision, and consultation to all other departments and consultants in the City. Divisions within the department include Economic Development and Personnel.

Some of Administration's responsibilities include: working with the City Council and other elected officials; setting and achieving goals as set by Council; representing the interests of the City with the State and other agencies; administering voter registration/elections; issuing licenses; compiling City Council agendas; attracting, retaining and expanding business and industry in the City; hiring and employment actions; labor negotiations; City communications and marketing; publishing weekly employee newsletters; publishing monthly City-wide newsletters; and collaborating with the Information Technology Division to manage the web site.