The City of Centennial is a Council-Manager form of government.
A City Manager is appointed by City Council to oversee the general operations of the City and implement policy decisions made by City Council. This system of local government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council, with the managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The City Manager's Office as a department is responsible for coordinating the activities of all City departments, translating Council policy into action programs and a variety of special projects. View the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager as identified in Ordinance Number 2012-O-09.
Centennial Selects New City Manager
The City of Centennial has hired Matt Sturgeon as its City Manager. Sturgeon will serve as the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible to the Mayor and City Council for the leadership and administration of all operations of the City, except the City Attorney’s Office. Sturgeon previously served as City Manager for the City of Rifle.