The City of Tracy is a general law city with a City Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City and is accountable to the City Council. The City Manager appoints the Assistant City Manager and the department heads of the eight operating departments. The City Manager is also responsible for assuring City services are performed in accordance with the City Council's policies and within the City's resources.

The City Manager advises the City Council on policy options concerning the organization and activities of the departments. The City Manager is also responsible for the submission of the City's budget and Capital Improvement Plan and for their administration after Council adoption. The City Manager keeps Council advised of the City's financial condition and the future needs of the City.

City Department Structure

The City of Tracy has seven operating departments each managed by a department head. The City Departments are as follows:

• City Manager's Office
• City Attorney's Office
• Administrative Services
• Fire
• Police
• Public Works
• Utilities
• Development Services
  
  • Building
  • Code Enforcement
  • Economic Development
  • Engineering
  • Planning

Organizational Chart FY 2020-21