Nichole Rutherford has served as the City of Coos Bay, City Manager since July of 2023. The City Manager is charged with the preparation and administration of the City and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) annual budgets, and Urban Renewal plans. The City Manager is responsible for general oversight of the management team, including specific oversight of the Finance Department, Library, and Fire Department; preparation of the annual budget for the City and URA; manages the preparation of City Council and URA Board agenda packets and meeting management; oversees election process; oversees City Recorder tasks performed by Administrative Coordinator.