Manager’s Office
All city operations are managed through the City Manager’s Office; The City Manager’s Office, considered a city department for administrative & budget purposes, includes the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Public Communications Officer and Strategic and Community Initiatives Manager.
City Manager
Matthew Livingston
The City Manager is the chief administrator of the city. He [or she] is responsible to the council for administering all municipal affairs placed in his [or her] charge by them, and shall appoint and suspend or remove all city officers and employees not elected by the people, and whose appointment or removal is not otherwise provided for by law, except the city attorney, in accordance with general personnel rules, regulations, policies, or ordinances as the council may adopt.
Deputy City Manager
The Deputy City Manager coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Office of the City Manager, develops and implements policies, programs and legislation to achieve Council goals and helps develop and implement strategic initiatives related to the overall organizational effectiveness of the City. Oversees operational departments to include Public Works, Public Utilities, Engineering and information technology. Serves as City Manager in the absence of the Manager as directed.
Kelly Arnold
Assistant City Manager
Kellianne Williams
The Assistant City Manager performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the City Manager. Oversees and directs the coordination of assigned special projects, meetings and activities with other City departments and outside agencies. Oversees community service departments to include, Development Services, Downtown Development, Parks and Recreation, Paramount Theatre and travel and Tourism. Assists City Manager with Economic Development Initiatives.
City Clerk
The City Clerk’s primary responsibility is to maintain permanent records of the City of Goldsboro including all minutes of the City Council, ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council and contracts.The Clerk attends Council meetings, transcribes minutes and prepares them for permanent record, as well as providing administrative support to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Assistant City Manager. In addition, the Clerk is responsible for giving proper notice of Council meetings, assisting with agenda preparation, certifying documents and codifying the City Code.
Laura Getz
Deputy City Clerk
Sakeithia Reece
The Deputy Clerk has the authority to exercise and perform powers and duties of the City Clerk in the City Clerk’s absence. The Deputy City Clerk is responsible for assisting and supporting the City Clerk in a variety of administrative support activities. Work involves assisting with the maintenance of official City documents and assisting the City Clerk in indexing, filing and safekeeping of all Council proceedings in accordance with general statutes and local ordinances. The Deputy City Clerk also provides administrative support for the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Mayor and Council.
Strategic and Community Initiatives Manager
The Strategic and Community Initiatives Manager is the primary point of contact and engagement between the community and city regarding a host of community related activities and initiatives. Oversees the implementation of the strategic plan in close coordination with city departments. Serves as staff to the community relations advisory Board. Manages and assists with development and implementation of the long term capital improvement plan. Works closely with Public Communications Officer to help shape the cities messaging to the community.
Octavius Murphy
Public Communications Officer
LaToya Henry
The Public Communications Officer is responsible for the communication efforts of the City of Goldsboro and works toward building and maintaining a system of providing accurate, consistent and timely information sharing with the public. The Public Communications Officer is responsible for managing the overall communications program for the City’s government offices, both internally for employees and externally for the citizens of the community. The Public Communications Officer is responsible for the release of public information to ensure that city residents are well-informed of the services, news, events, accomplishments and initiatives of the City of Goldsboro.
Goldsboro Government
The City of Goldsboro adopted the Council-Manager form of government in 1917. The governing body consists of six Councilmembers and the Mayor.