City Manager
Greg Burris

Contact Information

City Manager's Office
Busch Municipal Building
840 Boonville
Springfield, Missouri 65802

417-864-1001 or Contact by email.

Deputy City Manager
Evelyn Honea

Assistant City Manager
Collin Quigley

The City Manager is responsible for the overall administration of city affairs and is essentially the CEO of the organization. This council-appointed position represents the top of the city employment structure. The position requires someone with experience in municipal administration who lives within city limits during their time as City Manager. He can take part in Council discussions, but has no voting power.

Duties of the City Manager include:

• appointment and, when needed, removal of employees either directly or through department heads
• preparation of the annual budget for approval by City Council
• administration of the approved annual budget
• yearly reports to City Council about finances and administrative activities as well as ongoing advice to Council about present and future financial status or needs
• attendance at all City Council meetings and many of its committee meetings
• enforcement of all laws, ordinances, contracts, etc.

The City Charter outlines full details and qualifications of the City Manager.

View organizational chart showing relationship of departments to the City Manager

The Deputy City Manager helps administer City government through supervision of other City departments, assistance in policy formulation and implementation, and coordinating functions between various departments. She works with outside agencies and organizations in collaborative efforts.

Duties of the Deputy City Manager include:

• highly responsible administrative and managerial duties assisting the City Manager
• provides general direction and supervision of all city departments
• helps interpret and carry out policy for departments and other parties and advises City Manager and City Council on policy changes
• works closely with City Council, City Manager, and department directors in planning programs for various municipal operations
• represents the City Manager at various meetings and serves as the City Manager in his absence

Read Mrs. Honea's biographical information

Duties of the Assistant City Manager include:

• provides direction to and supervision of the functions and activities of departments designated by the City Manager.
• works closely with City Council members, the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, and department directors in planning, organizing, and implementing programs for a variety of municipal operations.
• works closely with the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager in the coordination and administration of day-to-day operations of the City.

Read Mr. Quigley's biographical information