The City Manager's office is responsible for advising and providing direction on matters that have corporate and cross functional impact, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic direction of the City of Lethbridge. Key areas of responsibility include: • Supporting the implementation of City Council’s Strategic Priorities• Planning, implementing and monitoring and results• Communications and Marketing• Council and corporate communication implementation• Community and citizen engagement• Regional and Intergovernmental Relationships• Community Partnerships• Establish and maintain key relationships with community leaders• Corporate Strategic Planning• Guiding organizational development to align with City council’s strategy and direction• Business unit planning• Corporate measurement and reporting

The Foundation raises and donates funds to hospitals across Canada for the care of premature and critically ill babies. The Sandra Schmirler Foundation was created in January, 2001 as a legacy to three-time world curling champion and Olympic gold medalist Sandra Schmirler, in recognition and celebration of her love of family.