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The Citizens adopted the Home Rule Charter for the City of South Padre Island at an election held on November 3, 2009. The benefits of local government outlined in the Home Rule Charter affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation and regional cooperation through the Council-Manager form of government.

The City Council consisting of the Mayor and Five Council Members and the City Manager's Office comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Secretary and Executive Assistant form the City's strategic team. These two bodies are responsible for the formulation and communication of public policy to meet community needs, assure orderly development in the City, and provide for the general administration of the City.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge and various citizen boards and commissions. The City Council's public policy activities include: 1)financial management of the City by adopting the City's annual budget, establishing general objectives and provide for an annual independent audit of the City's financial records; 2)reviewing and adopting all ordinances and resolutions; and 3)establish programmatic goals and strategic direction for the City.

Jobs

Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled Pay Rate: $19.00/ Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $20.00/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $21.50/hour. Protects life and property by performing fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) medical and trauma treatment, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8101
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Chief Financial Officer
Category: Government
JOB SUMMARYThe Chief Financial Officer is primarily responsible for the planning, implementation and managing all finance activities of the City. Performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City. Provides leadership, direction and management to the Finance and Transit ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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