Normandy has operated under the Council-Manager form of government since 1978. This system combines the strength of an elected Mayor and City Council with a professional manager and staff.

Staff
The City Administrator/Clerk's Office includes the:

• City Administrator/Clerk
• Deputy City Clerk

• Finance/Sanitation Clerk

  
  It is the City Administrator/Clerk's job is to make sure the policy decisions made by the City Council are carried out and that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
  
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  The City Administrator/Clerk is responsible for:
  
• Making recommendations to the Council, which the Council may accept, reject, or modify
• Implementing any action taken by the Council
• Making budget recommendations to the City Council
• Overseeing 3 department managers, who supervise more than 30 employees

As a City Council-appointed, record-keeping officer, the City Administrator/Clerk and staff are responsible for the preparation, execution, and archiving of all City Council documents as prescribed by State law and City Code.

These duties include:

• Archiving City Council documents, official proceedings, ordinances, and resolutions
• Administering beer, wine, and liquor licenses 
• Maintaining boards and commissions applications and appointments
• Administering business licenses 
• Maintaining City Council meeting and election materials
• Developing agreements and leases
• Administering dog licenses 
• Providing Notary Public services
• Publicizing of legal notices
• Recording official documents
• Administering Special Events Permits