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Boards & Commissions

One of the duties of the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Worcester is to appoint members of municipal boards, commissions, and advisory committees. In some cases the nominated appointees must have their nominations approved by vote of the Worcester City Council.

All residents committed to preserving the vitality of our democratic institutions are urged to volunteer their services to one of these local government agencies whose effective operations depend so heavily upon enlightened citizen participation.

City Auditor

Robert V. Stearns, City Auditor

The primary missions of the City Auditor are to perform pre-audits of all invoices and payrolls submitted for payment by the City departments, producing timely and accurate financial reports and to enforce the City's budget.

City Clerk

Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk

The City Clerk is elected by the City Council and is the keeper of the City records entrusted to his/her care. The Clerk, when requested, attests to the validity of City records. These include records of birth, marriage, death, residency, ordinances, City Council actions, voter and business registration and many others.

City Council

Worcester's City Council consists of eleven council members, including the Mayor & Councilor-at-Large, Joe Petty. These eleven elected officials serve as the legislative body of the city. City Council members are responsible for representing the interests and needs of their city and community. There are six Councilors-at-Large and five Councilors that each represent a specific district in Worcester (Districts 1-5).

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City Manager

Eric D. Batista, City Manager

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Welcome to the City of Worcester!

I am honored to serve as City Manager and lead a municipal staff that seeks to deliver exceptional public services and operations that are rooted in equity, innovation and integrity, and centered on people.

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The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager. Located in the center of Massachusetts, between Boston and Springfield, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth."