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City Manager

City Manager
Dennis Morita
dmorita@cityofimperial.org

Office: (760) 355-4373
Fax:    (760) 355-4314

Chief Government Executive

Bridging the gap between politics and administration

The City Manager is Imperial’s Chief Administrative Officer and reports directly to the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for the budget preparation and fiscal oversight of the City, implementing the goals and objectives and policy direction of the City Council. The City Manager secures the successful delivery of services through leadership of a strong and hands-on executive team ensuring the delivery of cost effective programs and services, consistent with the City’s mission to support a better Imperial.

The City Manager’s Office is comprised of several divisions; Public Information, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Contract Administration, Legislative Affairs and Special Projects.

City Manager Dennis Morita

City Manager Dennis Morita

The City Manager is hired by the City Council, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all City departmental programs and services. The City Manager advises the City Council on the financial condition of the City; makes recommendations to the City Council on all legislative policy matters and supervises all appointed department managers, except the City Attorney, who is appointed by the City Council.

The current City Manager for the City of Imperial is Dennis H. Morita. Morita was appointed in July of 2020. Prior to his appointment as Interim City Manager, Dennis has served as the City of Imperial’s legal counsel for nearly forty-two years. He is a lifelong Imperial Valley resident, graduating from Central Union High School, obtaining his undergraduate degree at UCLA before attending Loyola of Los Angeles Law School. Dennis also serves as the appointed City Clerk for the City of Imperial.

 

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