Jim Naugle, the city’s 13th chief, is the fourth person to hold the office in the past four years. He identified homelessness, traffic enforcement and retail theft as top issues.
Most professional municipal and school managers have university training in public management and finance. For special purpose districts, experience in the agency’s mission is essential.
Novato City Manager Adam McGill has announced his resignation effective Dec. 31, ending seven years with the city and a total of 32 years in public service.