CITY MANAGER The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer for the city and is available to speak on a wide variety of topics relating to governmental operations, issues and projects.
City Manager's Office · 926-8411
THE CITY ATTORNEY'S ROLE In this session, learn about the City Attorney's role and responsibilities in relation to the operations of the City.
City Attorney's Office
Stuart E. Katz, Esquire · 926-8416
THE CITY CLERK'S ROLE This presentation outlines the role and responsibilities of the City Clerk's Office and how this office supports the City Council and City operations.
City Clerk's Office
Mabel V. Washington, CMC · 926-8634
THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT This session defines the council-manager form of government and how it operates in Newport News. It also highlights the roles citizens play in helping to shape our community's future.
City Manager's Office/Communications and Community Relations
Cleder A. Jones · 926-8501
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA How does the City of Newport News work with elected officials in Richmond and Washington? This discussion focuses on current legislative priorities and offers tips on how to successfully influence policy.
City Manager's Office
Jerry Wilson · 926-8487
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
The Commonwealth of Virginia has strict requirements for maintaining local government records. This session outlines the requirements concerning records and microfilm processing of all municipal records and describes the City Clerk's responsibilities.
City Clerk's Office
Mabel V. Washington, CMC · 926-8634
DEPARTMENT AND OFFICE OVERVIEWS
ADULT CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT Speakers are available for overviews of correctional facility management as well as treatment programs within the facility. This includes the daily operational functions of the Department of Adult Corrections as well as the resources it supplies to both the citizens of Newport News as well as to the other departments within the City.
Adult Corrections Department
John W. Roberts, Director ·369-8900
Major Judson Moore, Jail Administrator 369-8900
CODES COMPLIANCE This presentation discusses how the Department of Codes Compliance is structured and managed and gives an overview of its programs. It also offers insight on behind the scene views of working partnerships with other City departments.
Department of Codes Compliance
926-8861
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE This session gives an overview of the functions of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue including business-related local tax liabilities and state income tax filing.
Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue
Charles D. Crowson · 926-8752
Priscilla Bele · 926-8752
THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE This session describes the duties and functions of the prosecutor. Also offered is a list of selected topics including Victim-Witness Assistance, Drugs in Our Community, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, The Bill of Rights, Welfare Fraud, Obscenity, Crimes of Violence and Court Organization & Procedures.
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Howard E. Gwynn · 926-7443
FIRE DEPARTMENT This overview of the Newport News Fire Department discusses the equipment used by firefighter and medical staff, training programs, station duties, fire suppression operations and emergency medical services.
Fire Department
Chief Kenneth Jones · 926-8404
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT This session gives an overview of the role and responsibilities of the City of Newport News Human Resources Department.
Human Resources Department
Yvonne Manning · 926-1800
SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Sheriff's Office is committed to providing effective professional law enforcement, correctional, and court services in a humane and cost-efficient manner, while supporting positive development within our community and our youth population. The Sheriff is responsible for the
administration of the Newport News Adult Detention Facility and Lockup, the serving of legal papers and summons for litigation, execution of court orders, and providing security for all city courts. The Sheriff is a constitutional officer elected by the voters of the city every four years.
Sheriff's Office · 926-3996
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES This session gives a general description of the services provided to the public by the City's Department of Human Services. The presentation provides an overview of the system in which the department operates, its staff and clients, and its finances.
Department of Human Services · 926-6300
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