Administration / City Manager
The City Manager is the chief administrator of the City, appointed by City Council to lead daily operations and carry out Council policy.
Department head
Forms & documents
- 2026-2027 City Manager’s Recommended Budget ReportBudget
- Bessemer City Strategic Plan ReportReport / Study
- City Newsletter, October 2026Newsletter
- City Organization Chart (2024-2025)Other
- Community Brand GuidelinesOther
- Organization Chart (April 2026)Other
- Organization Chart, Full (April 2026)Other
- Strategic Plan Progress Report, FY 2027 Quarter 1Report / Study
- Strategic Plan Recommended Updates, FY 2027Report / Study
- Strategic Plan Retreat Report, FY 2027Report / Study
- Strategic Plan, FY 2027Report / Study
About this department
City Manager
The City Manager is the chief administrator of the City and is appointed by City Council. Josh Ross was appointed as the City Manager for Bessemer City in 2022.
The City Manager’s roles and responsibilities include:
• Overseeing the performance of all City departments
• Implementing policies, projects, and adopted by City Council
• Ensuring that all projects, operations, and functions of the City operate efficiently
• Ensuring all Local, State, and Federal laws are followed by the City
• Responding to citizen concerns
The Manager also works to develop the City’s annual budget, works with other managers in ther region to develop best practices for local government policy, and strives to carry out the vision, mission, and goals of the City Council while preserving values established by the City Council.
Manager Staff
Communications
The City of Bessemer City Communications Officer serves as the link between City Hall and Bessemer City citizens.
The Communications Officer is responsible for administering day-to-day administrative items, managing and administering City outreach and media relations, and developing marketing communications that align with City-wide goals and objectives.