The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to direct the operation of all City Departments through department heads.  The City Manager enforces the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council and is responsible for the administration of City programs to ensure the delivery of high quality services.

The City Manager's Office directs, oversees, coordinates, and supports the efforts of all City Departments ensuring that City Council policy and direction is carried out. 

Like most cities in California, Upland is a general law city run under the "Council-Manager" form of government. A general law city is one which operates under laws and rules established by the State of California. The "Council-Manager" form establishes a method of governance which allows for democratic participation, representation through City Council, professional implementation, and efficient operation that comes from a full time professional manager.

Your comments are welcomed! For suggestions, feedback, concerns, and/or comments about the City of Upland, please contact the City Manager's office at (909) 931-4106 or to contact the City Manager directly, please email citymanager@uplandca.gov.