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addition, successful projects often involved the work of local artists who were given the <br /> opportunity to create and display their work. It was considered a benefit that local artists were <br /> given opportunities to express themselves, and the cities benefitted by them having a strong <br /> awareness of the culture and values of the community. <br /> Research Question 4 <br /> What is the specific role o the public administrator in this-process? <br /> First, the city manager is the staff leader of the organization. They set the direction for the <br /> city staff based upon the council's adoption of policy, plans, and ordinances. The city manager <br /> has the task of day-to-day interpretation and implementation of this direction. He is often the <br /> figurehead at community public art events, maintains contacts and relationships with key <br /> stakeholders, and is in a position to encourage and support public art projects. <br /> Second, the city manager provides information and background research about public art <br /> programs and policies. He makes presentations to various board and commissions, will speak at <br /> local civic groups like the Rotary Club, and generally provide information about the status and <br /> value of art projects. <br /> Finally, the city manager must often assess the political and financial risk of <br /> implementing a public art project. The city manager must guide the process as communities <br /> consider options for public art. The city manager plays a role in resolving disputes or knocking <br /> down barriers to implementation. The city manager is the person responsible for allocating staff <br /> resources and for preparing an annual budget to the council, and for negotiating final budget <br /> decisions based upon council deliberation. <br /> 144 <br />