City Manager

The City of Cottage Grove operates under the Council/Manager form of government which is established through the Cottage Grove Charter.  The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City. The City Manager works under the general direction of the City Council, which establishes policies and ordinances that the City Manager implements and administers. He directs and supervises all activities of the City departments to the end of obtaining the utmost efficiency in each and implements policy as established by the City Council. The City Manager’s Office is responsible to the City Council for the planning, coordination, and overall performance of City services.

The City Recorder serves as the manager's Administrative Assistant.  The department is responsible for the maintenance and protection of City records and documents and for administration of local elections.