Overview
The City of Chanhassen operates under a council-manager form of government. Under this structure, the elected mayor and
city council are responsible for all policy decisions affecting the city. The implementation of council policies and the general administration of city operations are the responsibility of the city manager.
City Manager
The city manager provides leadership, direction and guidance to all city departments, which include
Finance,
Community Development,
Engineering and Public Works,
Parks and Recreation,
Police, and
Fire. Todd Gerhardt was appointed City Manager in August of 2001. Prior to his designation as city manager, he served as the assistant city manager for 15 years. Todd is a graduate of Mankato State University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
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