City Leadership

The City of North Port operates under a City Commission/City Manager form of government, blending the elected leadership of the City Commission with the managerial expertise of a City Manager. In this system, the City Commission holds the legislative authority, empowered to make decisions on behalf of the citizens who elected it's members. Additionally, the Commission plays a crucial role in hiring and supervising charter officers, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, ensuring effective governance and administration. 

City Commission

The City Commission is the legislative body empowered to make decisions by the citizens who elect its members and hires and supervises the three charter officers.

City Manager

The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City and is ably assisted by a team of professional and diverse public administrators.

City Clerk

The City Clerk supports the City Commission and is the recorder of all official actions. The Clerk serves as the election official, attests all written contracts, administers oaths and countersigns all checks for payment.

City Attorney

The City Attorney’s Office is committed to providing effective and timely legal representation and advice to the City Commission, City administration, and City boards and committees.

Boards & Committees

Advisory boards and committees are composed of citizens and duties are to consult, advise and make written recommendations which become part of City records.