Other responsibilities include meeting with private citizens, community groups and public/private entities regarding City policies or programs

One major responsibility is the formulation and administration of the City budget in order to assure a solid base and rationale for the allocation of funds and resources.

The City Manager establishes goals and objectives annually in order to ensure an efficient and effective operation.

• the continuance of guidance to City administration to assure effectiveness of all departments and to improve overall operations.
• the continuance of endeavors to utilize interlocal agreements and cooperative arrangements with public agencies and private developers in an effort to maximize use of City funds.
• the expansion of efforts to further employee development
• the continuance of pursuit of quality of life and special projects, including cooperative efforts with the County of Hidalgo and Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for improvements to the downtown area.
• the continuance to develop grant applications and increase the number of agencies to which they are directed in order to maximize the potential for receiving grant funding.