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functions within their City Departments, including the mission statements as well as challenges and accomplishments within each department. Assistant City Manager Parrish made a slide presentation and spoke on City's highlights and chronology of events, from fiscal year 1992-93, to the present. Assistant City Manager Parrish introduced the following departments: FINANCE DEPARTMENT, overview of the City's financial structure was presented by Finance Director Vega with audit process presentation by Finance Assistant Johnson. CITY PROJECTS (MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CENTER OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND 140 FREEWAY INTERCHANGE AT VALLEY AND PEPPER) oral and aerial picture presentations by guest speakers - John Giblin, Carl Albin, Robert Call, Glen Sams and Earl T. McArthur. CITY MANAGER, comments by City Manager Freeman regarding the current administration's work philosophy of implementing Project Management Techniques - using people away from their standard role. He applauded City Council's effort to set its mission, goals and objectives. With this direction, he stated that a business plan would be prepared for the City of Colton. CITY ATTORNEY, presentation by City Attorney Biggs regarding allocation by department, break -down of fees and cases, anticipated litigation expense and the 100% win rate. CITY CLERK and CEMETERY, presentation by City Clerk Barrera highlighting the historical background of the position, the election process, duties and accomplishments of the City Clerk's Office with an overview of current status, accomplishments, and objectives of Hermosa Memorial Gardens Cemetery. PERSONNEL and RISK MANAGEMENT, presentation by Personnel Director Harmon, regarding employee resources and services, administration of personnel policies, rules and regulations and administration of the Worker Compensation Program, the general liability claims, the Safety Program, the excess liability, property and auto insurance policies and employee bonds.. Having encountered obstacles in the implementation of the Department of Transportation drug testing, Director Harmon emphasized the need for a classification study. FINANCE DEPARTMENT, Director Vega described the responsibilities of Purchasing, Information Services, Utility Billing and Customer Service and Accounting. Finance Assistant Johnson highlighted accomplishments. Information Officer Sitt Siphomsay provided overview of the computer system and future programs. POLICE DEPARTMENT, presentation by Police Captain Crowe regarding the composition and function of the department and its manpower. He listed crime City Council Minutes - January 9, 1997 Page 2