City Management

City Manager: C. Brett Cook
P.O. Box 452, 106 Washington Street
Darien, GA 31305
Phone: 912-437-6686
Fax: 912-437-2208
Email: citymanager@darientel.net

Duties

The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. As chief administrative officer and Chief Executive Officer of the city, the City Manager is directly responsible for the efficient administration of all city government departments.

The duties and powers of the City Manager include enforcing all laws and ordinances; appointing and/or dismissing all department heads; recommending measures, ordinances, and legislation necessary for efficient operation of the city; preparing the city's recommended budget; informing the Mayor and Council of the city's financial position; and other duties as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the Mayor and City Council.

Biography

C. Brett Cook currently serves as City Manager for the City of Darien, a position he has held since July of 2005. Brett is a graduate of Georgia College with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia. Brett is also a member of the Georgia City/County Manager's Association (GCCMA). Brett received the Harold Holtz award from the GCCMA in 2005. In 2006, he was named to Georgia Trend Magazine's Top 40 under 40 "The Best and the Brightest." Brett is married and currently does not have any children.