2011 Legislative Policy and Procedures
 Martin J. Nichols
City Manager
Martin Nichols assumed the position of City Manager on December 4, 2006. He has experience in California local government, as the Executive Officer for several regional local government agencies in Marin County, as the County Administrator in Marin and Butte Counties, and as a Deputy County Administrator in Contra Costa County. Mr. Nichols was born and raised in Fresno and graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in public administration.
The City of Red Bluff operates under the Council-Manager form of government under which, the Council establishes the policies for the City and appoints a trained and experienced City Manager to administer the affairs of the City. The City Manager's responsibilities include the day-to-day oversight and management of all City departments, including: Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, Building, Finance, Planning, Public Works and Human Resources.
This position is responsible for the enforcement of City Ordinances and regulations; coordinates all municipal programs and services; makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council as appropriate concerning the operation, affairs and future needs of the City; participates in City Council meetings without the right to vote and keeps the City Council advised on the operation, finances and needs of the City.
Mr. Nichols is currently assisting the City Council:
- In improving Cable TV services for Red Bluff
- Protection of the City’s interests in the operation of the Red Bluff Diversion Dam
- Implementation of a new sphere-of-influence boundary for the City
- Re-negotiation of a new garbage contract for both residential and commercial
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