Newport City Manager

At the October 12th, 2005 Council meeting, City Council appointed Edward F. Lavallee, to serve as Newport's new city manager.

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

The City of Newport operates under a Council-Manager form of government, whereby the City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer. The City Managers Office is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day City operations, directing all administrative City departments including public safety, preparation of the annual budget and insuring financial stability, facilitating strategic planning for preservation and development, and for maintaining the Citys overall commitment to providing high quality services to Newport residents and visitors.

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Newport provides a full range of municipal services to its residents, businesses, institutions and visitors. Its mission includes all elements of public safety, transportation, recreation, land use control and sanitation. Newport is a major tourism destination in southern New England and has a significant military presence.

As a direct service supplier the City of Newport uses a skilled work force and proven service industry technology to provide services, and protect the Citys nationally significant natural and historic resources. To remain successful Newport will expand its hospitality, military education, and technology-based economy while protecting its residential desirability.

Newports proximity to the ocean, its historic structures, and natural beauty are the foundation of its past, present and future success. Strategic planning and a strong commitment to public safety, historic preservation, and natural resource conservation will continue to make Newport a highly desirable place to live, work, invest, and play.

Berkshire Fire and Police Report

Please note the report is broken into 3 sections: Section 1 covers the executive summary, table of contents, and specific issues affecting Police. Section 2 covers Fire Department, Issues affecting both Departments, and Police Survey results. Section 3 covers Fire Department Survey results, Overall Staffing implications, Implementation Planning, and the employee Survey appendices.

1. Berkshire Police & Fire - Section 1
2. Berkshire Police & Fire - Section 2
3. Berkshire Police & Fire - Section 3

2005 Berkshire School Improvement Report

2006 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Please note the Citizen Survey is in 2 sections:

1. Citizen Satisfaction Survey Part 1
2. Citizen Satisfaction Survey Part 2