City Administrator

The City Administrator serves as the City's Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for implementing the policies and ordinances adopted by the City Council while providing strategic leadership for the organization. Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator oversees the overall administration of City government and ensures the effective delivery of municipal services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the ordinances, policies, and directives of the City Council.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all City operations through the City's executive leadership team.
• Direct, support, and evaluate the Deputy City Administrator and department directors to ensure organizational effectiveness and achievement of City goals.
• Recommend the appointment, supervision, and evaluation of appointed City staff as authorized by City Code.
• Develop and administer the annual budget in cooperation with the Director of Finance and under the direction of the Mayor and City Council.
• Advise the Mayor and City Council on policy, operational, and strategic matters affecting the City.
• Represent the City in community, regional, and intergovernmental affairs and foster partnerships that advance the City's interests.
• Lead long-range planning, organizational development, and strategic initiatives to support the City's continued growth and success.

Heather M. McGuire

Heather M. McGuire was appointed City Administrator on July 26, 2021. Heather came to St. Charles from the City of Crest Hill, where she served as City Administrator since 2016. In addition to overseeing the annual budget and several major construction projects there, she also was a driving force behind economic development initiatives.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago and a Juris Doctorate from the Northern Illinois College of Law in DeKalb, Ill.