City of Portage

The City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer to directly supervise departments of Administration, Finance, Parks/Recreation/Forestry, Business Development and Planning, Public Works, and Utilities; and supervise work of the Police and Fire Departments and Library. The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and is confirmed by the nine-member Common Council. All elected ...read more

The Portage City Clerk position is a department director-level position, supervised by the City Administrator and oversees a Deputy City Clerk. The position serves as the statutory Clerk pursuant to State Statutes. The Clerk responsibilities include maintenance of records; issuance of licenses; monitoring and ensuring Open Meeting Law compliance; performing secretariat functions of Common Council; ...read more