Thomas L. Smith is seeking a position as City Manager. He has over 5 years of experience as City Manager and Assistant City Manager for South Weber City, UT. In these roles, he has directed day-to-day city operations, developed budgets and policy, overseen personnel, and represented the city. He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.

1. Thomas L. Smith_________________________________
tlsmith6771@gmail.com
Career Objective: To be selected for appointment to the position of City Manager
Professional Experience:
February 2016 – Present: City Manager, South Weber City South Weber City, UT
Direct and manage the day-to-day operations and internal affairs of the City, including the development
and implementation of city goals and objectives; apprise the City Council on the affairs of the City and
provide recommendations for legislative action on the planning, policy making and operational
strategies of the City; provide direction and management for the administrative functions of the City and
approve recommendations for action; perform and direct research on issues, policies, and political
developments affecting the City. Monitor all human resource management activities; responsible for the
full supervision and effective utilization of city personnel through the establishment of departmental
objectives, priorities, and standards in order to assure the integrity of operations, prevent impropriety,
and to promote autonomy. Participate and manage the preparation, development, and administration
of the City's budget; monitor overall fiscal activity of the City to ensure compliance with established
budget guidelines; inform the council of current financial conditions, oversee the preparation of
financial forecasts; monitor revenues and expenditures; interpret, analyze and explain policies,
procedures, and the status regarding the present and future needs of the City; prepare and submit
reports of financial and administrative activities to the council; continuously monitor and analyze the
efficiency and productivity of the City's service delivery methods and operations. Issue public
statements and answer questions from the press related to city management, policies, procedures,
administrative decisions, etc.; exercise general supervision over public property under the jurisdiction of
the governing body; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and/or complaints;
coordinate with, participate, and represent the City in the community, professional meetings, with
private enterprise groups, and other outside organizations.
July 2014 – February 2016: Assistant City Manager/ Recorder, South Weber City South Weber City, UT
Assist the City Manager with the administration and management of the City. Maintain the
procurement of City: requests for proposal, contracts, and/or agreements. Supervise the planning and
zoning division. Administer, formulate, create, adapt, and execute City policy; including full compliance
with Federal Employment Laws such as: FMLA, FSLA, ADA, and ACA. Contribute to the preparation and
governance of the fiscal year City budget. Oversee the administrative budget and accounts receivable.
Manage and maintain the City's fleet management plan. Under the supervision of the emergency
manager, coordinate and oversee the logistics of the City's emergency management plan. Accountable
for and carry out the City's risk management responsibilities. Act as a public information officer;
maintain the City's social media communications including the City's website, Facebook page, and
Twitter account. Assigned to and actively participate in various municipal committees. Oversee the
City's primary and general municipal elections. Prepare and publish City Council meeting agendas and
the respective packet information for council meeting. Ensure that the proper and correct
parliamentary procedure is practiced by the governing body as outlined by the Utah Open and Public
Meetings law. In council meeting, present agenda item information and provide the governing body
with recommendations for healthy decision making. Create and prepare City Resolutions and
Ordinances. Oversee the dissemination of public information in accordance to GRAMA. Verify the

2. completion and issuance of escrow releases for newly constructed developments. Continually remain
informed, with a contemporary knowledge, of municipal government operations, elections law, land use
law, emergency management practices, and training strategies.
Summary of Qualifications:
 Developed City water, water reclamation, sewer, and sanitation Capital Facilities Plans
 Prepared and created analysis for impact fee adjustments and utility rate studies, including
business licensing fees
 Amended the South Weber City land use development policy, including planning and zoning
laws/ordinances, and the subdivision process
 Revised the complete South Weber City employee compensation and pay rate schedule
 Executed a comprehensive revision of the South Weber City personnel policy to include the
prevention of malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance within organizational operations with
conformity to the respective governing labor laws (FSLA, ADA, and FMLA).
 Supervise the performance of organizational development through merit systems, recruitment,
examination, job classification, orientation training, discipline, and promotion in accordance
with city policy and state law.
 Coordinate the risk management of: employee accountability, City and DOT drug and alcohol
testing, accident reports, policy (including Department and OSHA regulations), occupational
injuries and accidents, workers compensation claims, medical examinations, general claims and
lawsuits.
 Oversee the general fiscal management of the City, including: the preparation and
administration of a general revenue budget of $8,000,000.00 aggregate; financial data analysis
for the evaluation of the capital outlay, fund balance, and tax rates; observance of city and state
procurement laws.
 Direct the chief records officer in overseeing the records management and retention schedules
as outlined by the State of Utah; and municipal elections administration under §UCA Title 20A,
compliance of parliamentary procedure as defined by §UCA Title 52-4, the performance of
GRAMA Law; and execute the proper preparation of ordinances, resolutions, requests for
proposal, and maintenance of the City Code
 Administer all media communications of the City, including: City’s web page, Facebook, Twitter,
etc.
Education
Master of Public Administration, Local Government
Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT