CITY OF TRINIDAD

CITY ADMINISTRATION

Lindsey Patterson

City Administrator

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Phone: 903-778-2525

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Fax: 903-778-2754

Duties & Responsibilities

The City Administrator is hired by the City Council. Under the direction of the Council, the City Administrator oversees and coordinates the work of all city departments, officers, boards, and commissions. Their job is to make sure city policies and ordinances are followed and that employees, equipment, money, and time are used effectively to provide the best services possible to the community.


  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the city and making sure employees have the guidance they need.
  • Creating and improving city policies and procedures.
  • Giving the Mayor, City Council, and the public updates and advice about city operations.
  • Representing the City at meetings, events, and with other government agencies.
  • Assigning tasks to staff to help meet city goals.
  • Attending City Council and other board meetings to support their work.
  • Solving problems, making decisions, and keeping city services running well.
  • Suggesting ideas or changes to the City Council when needed.
  • Preparing reports and keeping city leaders informed.
  • Keeping the Mayor and Council updated on the city’s financial situation and future needs.
  • Helping create the yearly city budget and managing it after it’s approved.
  • Making sure required yearly audits are completed.
  • Completing any other tasks the Mayor or City Council request.