Administration-Town Manager's Office
As the organization’s chief executive officer, Town Manager Ben Shivar heads the Town Manager’s Office, which includes Budget, Public Information, Sustainability and Downtown Development. The Town Manager is responsible for implementing the policies set forth by the Town Council and exercises management responsibility over all operational staff and departments. The Town Manager recommends the Annual Budget and ensures that all local, state and federal laws and regulations are met.
The Town Manager's Office focuses on implementing the Town Council’s broad policies, especially as they pertain to addressing citizen complaints and implementing the Town Council’s legislative advocacy program.
Quarterly Report (4th Quarter 2012)
Legislative Agenda
ARRA Funding
Town of Cary Mission Statement and Statement of Values
Divisions
Budget
Public Information
Sustainability
Downtown Development
Related Links
Healthy Neighborhoods
School of Government
Town Meetings and Events Calendar, including Holiday Celebrations
ADA Grievance Procedure
Council-Manager Form of Government
North Carolina law requires municipalities to choose between two types of administration: “strong mayor” or “council-manager.” Like most larger communities in the state, the Town of Cary uses the council-manager format.
Under this form of administration, the citizens of Cary elect a seven-member Town Council. The elected Council creates a vision for the community by setting the broad policies, goals, and direction of the government including adopting necessary laws. The Council also appoints three staff members: the Town Attorney, the Town Clerk, and the Town Manager.
As the chief executive officer, the Town Manager implements Council’s policies and oversees all Town operations. The manager advises the Council on all issues, proposes the annual budget, and coordinates the work of all municipal staff not appointed by the council. Cary’s professional staff develops and implements projects, programs, and services in support of Council’s goals and is responsible for the organization’s day-to-day operations.
Other governments serving Cary citizens
Contact
Benjamin T. Shivar, Town Manager
Town Hall Campus
316 N. Academy St.
Cary, NC 27513
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4007
(919) 460-4910 (fax)
ben.shivar@townofcary.org
Michael J. Bajorek, Assistant Town Manager
Town Hall Campus
316 N. Academy St.
Cary, NC 27513
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4007
(919) 460-4910 (fax)
mike.bajorek@townofcary.org
