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The City of Coral Gables has a Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer appointed by the City Commission and carries out the policy direction of the Commission.

Pursuant to the City Charter, the manager appoints and removes all employees in the city's administrative service. The City Manager’s Office directs the daily activities of the City of Coral Gables, oversees an operating budget of over $226 million and a five-year capital plan of $399 million, and serves a community of approximately 51,000 residents within a 14 square mile area. The City Manager and Assistant City Managers direct and supervise the activities of 10 city departments.