Mark Scott has been appointed by the City Council to serve as Interim City Manager while the City is actively working on filling the permanent position.  Mr. Scott has worked in local government management for more than 45 years and served in the City Manager role for most of the last 35 years.  His past City Manager positions have included the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Fresno, Burbank, San Bernardino, Indio and Spartanburg, South Carolina.  After retiring in 2020, Mr. Scott has served as Interim City Manager in Lincoln, Downey and Ojai before coming to Live Oak. The Interim City Manager provides transitional management and staff support, addresses short-term City Council goals and objectives, and assists in the recruitment and on-boarding of the new City Manager.

The City Manager is the administrative head of the government of the City. Under the direction and control of the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for ensuring that the policy directions set forth by the City Council are carried out and the day-to-day operations of the City government run smoothly.

Some of the duties of the City Manager include:

• Plan, coordinate and direct the work of City departments; oversee community and economic development activities; organize public improvement projects and programs; develop and prepare administrative policies, procedures and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives of the City are met and that mandated services are provided in an effective, efficient and economical manner.
• Oversee and monitor the City budget and provide information regarding the City's financial condition and needs to the City Council.
• Represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various businesses, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations; act as the City liaison.
• Prepare the agenda for all regular, special or adjourned meetings of the City Council.
• Execute contracts authorized or approved by the City Council.
• Personnel and organizational responsibilities include selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of City staff; oversee the implementation of effective employee relations and related programs; oversees the City's risk management program; provide policy guidance and interpretation to staff; recommend reorganization efforts to meet the needs of the City; implement policy and procedural changes as required.

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