Welcome to the Office of the Town Manager

Like most California cities, Portola Valley has a Council/Manager form of government. The Town Council hires the Town Manager, who is the chief administrative officer of the Town and is accountable to the Town Council for the performance of the Town organization.

The Town Manager hires each department head and is responsible for ensuring the Town's services are performed well and in accordance with Town policies.

The Town of Portola Valley includes the following departments:

• Administrative Services
  • Communications
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Sustainability
• Building & Planning
• Finance
• Public Works
• Town Clerk

The Town Manager and Department heads are the chief advisors to the Town Council on policy options concerning the organization and activities of the Departments under his/her supervision. The Town Manager is responsible for submission of the Town's Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and oversees its administration after Council adoption. The Town Manager keeps the Council advised of the Town's financial condition and its future needs.