Departments and Offices

Central Purchasing Office

Learn about the Central Purchasing Office and view a listing of bid notices.

City Manager

The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the city.

Finance

View information about the Finance Department, including past budgets and financial reports.

Fire

Learn about the Fire Department and view contact information for staff.

Harbormaster

The Harbormaster's Office is responsible for ensuring the safe and enjoyable use of navigable City Waters, including parts of the Severn River, Back Creek, Spa Creek, and Weems Creek.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department administers the provisions of the City Charter and Code that pertain to employee appointments and promotions, recruitment and retention, benefits and wellness, classification and compensation, performance and training, personnel records, separation and retirement, and employee and labor relations.

Information Technology

The department maintains a central processing computer installation to support the many functions of the Finance Department. They also provide Management Information Technology services to all City Departments; these services include networks and microcomputers, software upgrades, and training.

Mayor's Office

The City of Annapolis has a "Mayor-Council" form of government in which the mayor chairs the City Council and also serves as the chief executive of the city government.

Office of Communications

Read about the Public Information Office, which serves all members of the Annapolis community.

Office of Economic Development

Office of Emergency Management

The City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management provides vision, direction, and subject matter expertise in order to coordinate the City’s all hazards emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts and develop an overall culture of safety.

Office of Law

Learn about the Office of Law for Annapolis and view contact information for the City Attorney.

Office of the City Clerk

See information about the Office of the City Clerk, including election information and City Clerk forms.

Planning & Zoning

The Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for all development review, permitting, inspections, and licensing relating to all facets of ​City Code.

Police

The Annapolis Police Department, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to preventing and controlling crime and preserving the quality of life in Annapolis.

Public Works

Recreation & Parks

Take a look at the recreation and park options in Annapolis.

Transportation

The Transportation Department works to provide the highest possible level of reliable, safe, interconnected, customer-focused, affordable, accessible and efficient public transportation throughout the Annapolis area to enhance quality of life, support the environment and economic development.