CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 
(620) 336-2776

Trey Cocking

The City Administrator is hired to serve the community and brings the benefits of education, training and experience in leading and managing local government organizations, projects and programs. 

The City Administrator: 

• supervises all of the City’s departments and employees;

• serves as the City Council’s chief advisor and carries out the City Council’s policies;

• recruits, hires, disciplines, and fires employees;

• prepares a budget for the City Council’s consideration; and

• fulfills a leadership role in the community as a means of advancing the interests of the City.

 

Council members and citizens count on the City Administrator to provide complete and objective information, pros and cons of alternatives and long‑term consequences of decisions and policies.  Similarly, the City Administrator relies on City staff to provide professional and well-reasoned information and recommendations, and the highest level of public service possible.