ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

The Town administrator serves as an appointed chief executive who is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all Town services and projects.  His duties include selection of Town personnel, supervision of Town offices, preparation of annual budgets, financial management of Town revenues and expenditures, authorization of purchases, administration of Town contracts, presentation of recommendations to the board on Town services, implementation of board policies and enforcement of Town ordinances.

The Town of Farragut has an outstanding professional staff that is dedicated to providing quality services to Farragut citizens. Information about these services and Town departments is presented on the following pages.  Please contact the Farragut Town Hall for assistance or information on a Town service.  Our staff is proud to be a part of Farragut's progress and to provide assistance to our citizens.

The Administrative Department is responsible for serving as staff support for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Personnel Committee.  Additional duties of the administrative staff include the following:

Budget Administration and Financial Management - The budget for the Town of Farragut runs from July 1 - June 30.  The budget is approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in May of each year.  Proposed budgets will be advertised in the farragutpress prior to the vote by the board.  Audited budget information for fiscal year 2007 is presented in the Finances section of this publication.  Detailed budget information for fiscal year 2008 is available at the Town Hall and on the Town's website.

Personnel - The Town of Farragut employs approximately 50 people, a few who are seasonal and part time.  Openings are filled as needed and are advertised in the Sunday employment section of the Knoxville News Sentinel and on the Town's website.

Website - Information available on the website includes Town meeting agendas and minutes, Town services, development information, residential information, contact information including the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, events, parks and greenways, Town finances and other areas of interest to Farragut citizens.  The website address is http://www.townoffarragut.org/.

Televising of Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Municipal Planning Commission are televised live on most Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on the Town's government access channel (Charter cable channel 3).

Record Keeping - The official records of the Town are kept by the Town recorder.

Town Ordinances -The Farragut Municipal Code is updated quarterly and the Farragut Zoning Ordinance is updated annually.  Copies are available for review at the Town Hall and on the Town's website.

Alcohol Permits - Permits are required for the sale of beer or liquor in the Town.  Applications are available from the Town recorder. To obtain a liquor permit, call the Knoxville Alcoholic Beverage Commission at (865) 594-6342.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF