City
Administrator
The City Administrator is administrative head of the city
government. The City Administrator is appointed by the Council
to supervise the administrative affairs of the City and to carry
out the policies made by the Council. |
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Richard
A. Huff
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The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer for
the City of Niles and works under the direction of the Niles
City Council and the mayor. The City Administrator
oversees a budget of more than $6 million per year in addition
to managing the day-to-day operations of the city. He is
also responsible for overseeing the management of the City's
seven departments, more than 20 divisions, 110 employees and a
multitude of facilities.
Richard A. Huff became city
administrator in October 2011 after serving more than 25 years
as a Niles City Police officer and 10 years as the Police Chief.
In addition to his extensive law enforcement credentials, he
holds a Business Management degree. He is the father of
one. |
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Clerk
The City Clerk serves as the
clerk of the Council and is responsible for maintaining all
Council records and proceedings and the records of various city
departments. The Clerk has the responsibility of certifying the
ordinances and resolutions of the City. |
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Linda Casperson |
In 1989, I began my career working for
the City of Niles as the Administrative Assistant to the
city administrator and also as the Deputy Clerk for six
years. I was then presented with an opportunity to become
the City Clerk for the City of Buchanan. The Township of
Niles later offered me an opportunity to broaden my skills
as deputy clerk, assist in the collection of taxes, process
building permits and be recording secretary for the Planning
and Zoning Committees. My admiration for conducting
elections led me to become the Election Administrator for
Berrien County, a position which I found most challenging
and rewarding.
I have been fortunate to work for the
surrounding communities and still maintain strong ties. My
diverse experience has given me an upper edge in being able
to serve citizens of the community. I’m happy to be back
home at the City of Niles and truly enjoy my endeavors as
its City Clerk.
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| City
Attorney
The City Attorney provides all
the legal services for the City. The City Attorney is called
upon the advise the Council, the City Administrator, and all
department heads and offices of the City on matters and
procedures that must be in conformity with the law. |
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Robert Landgraf, Jr.
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Robert L. Landgraf, Jr. was hired
as the City Attorney in 1991. Robert's law firm, The Law
Office of Attorney Robert Landgraf, Jr., is located at 19 S.
Third St.
Robert graduated from the
University of Notre Dame Law School in 1973. |
