City Manager Jim Holgersson

The City of Arlington operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Under this system, the council appoints the city manager who acts as the chief executive officer of the government. The city manager carries out policy and administers city programs. The city manager has four deputy managers.

The city attorney, municipal court judges, health officer and city auditor are also appointed by and responsible to the City Council. All other officials and department heads are hired by and responsible to the city manager.

Jim Holgersson became Arlington's new city manager in June 2005.

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