Jade Smith Email & Phone Number

Cascade, Michigan, United States

Serves as the chief administrative officer of the Township by managing the activities of all departments except for those of the Clerk and Treasurer. The Township Manager keeps the board informed regarding Township matters, prepares recommendations for the Board and carries out the policies established by the Board. Manages daily activities and operations of the TownshipMeets regularly with department heads to properly oversee and manage all Township departments, staying current on new issues and legislation that has an impact on the Township.Prepares the Township's budget and executes upon Board of Trustees approval.

Multi-disciplinary supervisor and administrator involved the overall planning, coordination and leadership of the Municipal Services Department. Functional areas of responsibility include the Building & Inspection Services, Planning Services, Engineering Services, Facilities Maintenance and Public Works Divisions.Formulates strategic goals & objectives for areas of responsibility, and works with the Township Supervisor and other Directors to integrate these into overall Township goals & objectives, plans and programs.Reviews and authorizes the plans and programs of subordinates, ensuring that they are in harmony with and in furtherance of Township strategic goals & objectives, plans and programs.Develops and authorizes specific levels of service for each functional area of responsibility ensuring operational efficiency, innovation, best use of physical and financial resources, and public responsibility; evaluates the performance against these levels of service and coaches and develops subordinates in improving their job performance.Ensures that policies, procedures and practices are properly utilized within the department.Prepares and presents the annual departmental budget request to the Township Board; ensures that all departmental funds, physical assets and other property are properly constructed, operated and maintained.Meets with Township Officials, citizens, businesses and representatives of various civic groups to review concerns, explain departmental programs and develop positive public relations.Attends and participates in meetings of Township Board and various Committees and Commissions as needed. Reviews & edits a considerable volume of technically complex materials in support of these meetings.Represents the Township on numerous regional and state committees and organizations (i.e. Alliance of Rouge Communities, Great Lakes Water Authority, Western Townships Utilities Authority, MiWARN, SEMCOG, etc.)

Manages daily activities and operations of the CityMeets regularly with department heads to properly oversee and manage all City departments, staying current on new issues and legislation that has an impact on the City.Prepares the City’s budget and executes upon City Council’s approval. Maintains resident and business communications, media and public relations contact, acts as communications coordinator for other elected officials locally, regionally and nationally.

Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer for the Mayor, meeting regularly with 15 department heads to properly oversee and manage all City departments consisting of over 300 employees, staying current on new issues and legislation that has an impact on the City with a population of 85,000. Represents the Mayor at events and meetings in his absence, maintains resident and business communications, media and public relations contact, acts as communications coordinator for other elected officials locally, regionally and nationally.Assumed the direct daily operations and staff of Parks and Recreation Department after the position was vacated. Included 9-hole golf course, ice arena and newly constructed multi-million dollar Farmers Market and splash pad facility