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. Laurie Hokkanen was appointed City Manager in March of 2021.