The City of Chardon, Ohio, (population 5,242), a historic Western Reserve community is seeking a highly regarded and experienced local government professional as its next City Manager. Chardon, incorporated in 1868, is situated in northeast Ohio, just ten miles south of Lake Erie, 36 miles east of Cleveland, and is a short drive eastwardly to Pennsylvania. The City offers a full array of municipal services, with the exception of fire/EMS operations, which are capably provided via contract by the private Chardon Fire Department, Inc., an organization founded in 1877 and incorporated in 1936. Chardon has a strong history of professional management, having operated under a Council-Manager form of government since 1978. Only four City managers have served the community over the past 47 years, indicative of the political stability that the community enjoys. An earned reputation for providing quality and efficient municipal services makes this position attractive to an experienced manager who is looking to build upon a solid foundation benefited by a successful Council-Manager form of government. Located in Geauga County, Chardon proudly serves as the county seat and holds the distinction of being the only incorporated City in the county.
THE ORGANIZATION
The Chardon City Manager is selected by and reports directly to the City Council. The Council is comprised of seven members elected at large on a nonpartisan basis for four-year staggered terms. One member of Council is separately elected as the Mayor, also presides as the President of Council, represents the community on intergovernmental matters, has a vote, but has no veto power or independent legal authority. A Vice Mayor is recommended by the Mayor and selected by Council at each organizational meeting and serves in the absence or temporary disability of the Mayor.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Greg Horn via the email link below, by MAY 16, 2025, for utmost consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidentiality of submittals cannot be assured under Ohio law. For additional information please visit https://www.chardon.cc/
