City Administration

City Administrator - The Administrator is appointed by majority vote of the City Commission and is responsible for overall administration of City business and the oversight and supervision of all City departments. The City Administrator ensures that the City Commission goals, policies, and directives are carried out by the appropriate City departments and is also responsible for preparation of the annual budget, controlling expenditures, human resource management, intergovernmental relations, legislative activities, and a variety of other duties related to management of the City. The City Administrator is responsible for keeping the City Commission informed about the status of City programs as well as keeping them abreast of current issues, opportunities, and problems that may affect the operations of City government.

City Administrator Dave O'Leary

Management Assistant/City Clerk - The Management Assistant is appointed by the City Administrator and to the duties of the City Clerk by majority vote of the City Commission. Duties of this position include human resource management, special projects, and community information as well as the statutory requirements of the City Clerk. This office oversees disclosure of the City’s public records and the issuance of Special Event Permits.

Working under the supervision of the Management Assistant is a Confidential Administrative Assistant, an Administrative Support Specialist, and an Administrative Support Assistant.

Legal—The City of Shelton contracts for legal services.

Public Disclosure

Public Records Act (PDF)

Records Disclosure Request Form (PDF)

City of Shelton Records Management Policy (PDF)

Public Disclosure FAQ

Public Disclosure Exemptions (PDF)

For a complete list of exemptions visit the State of Washington website at: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=42.56

Special Events

Special Events FAQ (PDF)

Special Events Application (PDF)


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