The City Administrator serves as the municipality’s chief executive officer, overseeing daily operations and coordinating the work of all City departments. The Administration Office supports the Board of Directors by providing research, analysis, and policy recommendations, preparing the City’s annual budget, evaluating City programs and services, and participating in Board meetings to help guide decision-making.

Once policies or initiatives are approved by the Board, the City Administrator and team are responsible for implementing those decisions across the organization.

Although all City departments ultimately report to the City Administrator, the organizational structure includes two Deputy City Administrators who oversee groups of departments based on functional areas. The City Administrator and the deputies work together to ensure accountability, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery for the residents of Fort Smith.

While all departments ultimately report to the City Administrator, the following departments have direct reports to the City Administrator and Deputy Administrators, respectively: