Michael Mike Graese
City Manager\\nICMA- Credentialed Manager
- Role
- City Manager at City Of Ashland Kentucky
- Location
- Ashland, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Mike Graese
My career experiences enabled me to become proficient at city management and administration from the city level (budgets ranged from $33 million to $119 million) to the corporate level where the portfolio exceeded $16 billion. I had the opportunity to manage diverse work forces with diverse capabilities and expectations. I understand the power of establishing a clear vision, assigning responsibilities, and empowering all employees to succeed at both the personal and team level for the betterment of the organization. I am familiar and comfortable with juggling and prioritizing complex tasks and responsibilities while simultaneously responding to and implementing guidance from higher authorities.
Experience
City Manager
Aug 2017 — Present · Ashland, KY, US
Chief administrative officer exercising executive powers to enforce the city manager plan; duties delegated by ordinance and statutes as set out in KRS 83A.150. General Duties and Responsibilities1. Ensures proper administration of all duties imposed by ordinance.2. Provides recommendations to the board, subject to any statute, ordinance, or contract which relates to the appointment, tenure, or removal of any employee.3. Prepares and submits budget to the board and manages administration of adopted budget.4. Prepares and submits finance and administrative report at the end of each fiscal year to the Board. Acts as a liaison with related units of local government with respect to interlocal contracting and joint activities.6. Supervises all departments of city government and conduct of all city officers and employees under jurisdiction.7. Ensures each department submits reports as required by ordinance as appropriate.8. Performs duties required of city executive authorities by statute or the board.
Education
Troy University
MS, International Relations and Affairs
1995 — 1997
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
1983 — 1987
Marine Corps War College
MS Strategic Studies, Military and Strategic Leadership
2010 — 2011
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