Communication & Public Information

• Residents' Survey 2007

• Destination Deltona

• 2008 Legislative Priorities

• City Manager's Weekly Update

City Manager

              
Faith G. Miller, MMC, MPA
Acting City Manager
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL  32725
Phone:  (386) 878-8100
FAX:  (386) 878-8501
Email:  fmiller@deltonafl.gov

Faith Miller has served several local governments in Florida over the past 21 years, including service as City Clerk/Human Resources Director in Cape Canaveral, City Clerk/Finance Director in DeBary, and City Clerk for the City of Deltona since 1996.  Ms. Miller has served in an Acting City Manager capacity in these Cities on a periodic basis during transition periods and during the normal course of City business.

Ms. Miller has a Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Public Administration and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida (UCF).  She has achieved the highest level of certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) as a Master Municipal Clerk (MMC).  She has served as Central East Director and in all Executive Board positions including President of the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC).

Ms. Miller is a Michigan native who has made Central Florida her home for the past 23 years. 

2007 Annual Report

To view the City's 2007 Annual Report, click here.

The City has operated under the Commission-Manager form of government since its incorporation on December 31, 1995. This form of government consists of the Mayor, a six-member City Commission and a professional City Manager. Residents elect a Mayor who represents the City at-large and six Commission members who each represent a specific district of the community.

Elected officials serve staggered terms and are chosen in non-partisan elections. The Mayor and Commission are responsible for the legislative and policy direction functions of City Government. The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the City and reports directly to the elected body comprised of the Mayor and Commission.

To view the City's current organizational chart, click here.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES:

The City Manager, as Chief Executive Administrative Officer of the City, plans, organizes and directs the activities of all Departments of the municipality. In carrying out theses duties, the City Manager:

• Interprets and implements City Commission policies;

• Coordinates departmental efforts;

• Handles citizens' inquiries, complaints and requests;

• Prepares management reports that will assist in the decision making process;

• Recommends legislation that appears necessary and desirable;

• Represents the City in its relations with the public, the press and other governmental entities;

• Submits the annual budget for approval; and

• Executes policies and desires of the City Commission through administrative directives.

Mission Statement -"The mission of the City Manager's Office is to manage and direct all activities of the city government as outlined by the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, and as directed by the City Commission. The City Manager's Office strives to provide the residents of Deltona with services that are efficient, cost effective, and meet their needs through customer service-based delivery."

FY 2007/2008 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Ensure the City continues to provide a quality living environment for its residents.

• Maintain high level of services as the population increases.

• Provide opportunities for recreation to include programs and services for seniors and youth.

Ensure that the City maintains financial stability.

• Utilize best practices and methods to forecast economic trends.

• Continue to improve efficiency and control annual operating costs.

• Utilize best practices to effectively manage revenues and expenses to fulfill all master development plans.

Develop an overall economic development plan.

• Promote a diverse mix of business that helps create and maintain a self-sustaining community.

• Explore opportunities to use incentives that would encourage properties to be placed in the highest and best use.

• Build and maintain infrastructure to a high quality structural and aesthetic standard.

Ensure communication with our customers - residents and businesses, key policy decision makers, the media, and the public at large.

• Continue the advancement of technology in our daily operations in order to improve communication between the City government, residents, and businesses.

• Continue to develop City of Deltona TV, Channel 99, for timely public information.

• Manage public outreach programs.

• Gather and share information to support and encourage open, participatory government and an informed community.

Provide resources to recruit and maintain staff who continually seek higher standards of professionaliism, expertise, and customer service while remaining flexible to act upon policies written to serve the citizenry.

• Demonstrate commitment to employee department and growth.
  
• Provide market competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the most qualified employees.