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Departments
The City of Milpitas is made up of fourteen (14) departments. Each department has specific duties and tasks that are important to the overall operation of the city. These departments provide essential day-to-day services to residents and businesses in the Milpitas community.
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City Attorney
The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor for the City of Milpitas, the Milpitas Housing Authority, and the Milpitas Finance Authority. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal representation and analysis and guidance to the City Council, City Manager, City departments, and all appointed boards and commissions, at the highest level of professionalism.
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City Clerk
The City Clerk’s Office holds many statutory responsibilities and ensures compliance with a number of important laws aimed at safeguarding democracy and public transparency like the Brown Act, the Election Code, the Political Reform Act and the Public Records Act. It also supports all City Council meetings and ensures timely and accurate sharing of materials for those meetings.
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City Manager
The City Manager's Office is committed to providing the highest levels of service to the Milpitas community. It is responsible for implementing and supporting City Council direction, managing day-to-day operations of the City, and providing leadership and professional management to the organization to ensure a healthy and thriving community now and in the future.
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Finance
The Finance Department oversees the fiscal responsibilities of the City and is committed to the City’s fiscal sustainability and stewardship by working with the City Council, staff, and the community and providing excellent customer services.
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Fire
The Milpitas Fire Department is driven by the vision to provide outstanding service to the community through the core values of our mission statement. "The preservation of life, property, and the environment within the community is the reason for our existence".
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Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is committed to recruiting and retaining highly qualified individuals; providing an environment that is diverse, safe, and inclusive; and establishing policies and practices that treat employees with respect, while maintaining compliance with labor laws and labor agreements.
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Information Technology
The Information Technology Department is committed to providing innovative, reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions to ensure the highest level of service to the community and departments. The services provided by the Department include telecommunications, data processing, desktop support, Geographic Information System (GIS) and technology systems management.
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Office of Building Safety
The Office of Building Safety is committed to protect the lives and safety of the residents of Milpitas, to preserve the quality of life and contribute to the City’s economic development. It also supports sustainable and inclusive communities by facilitating preservation and creation of affordable housing, preventing displacement, and coordinating unhoused services.
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Office of Economic Devt. & Strategic Initiatives
Provide services and resources to businesses and developers to attract, retain and expand business and employment opportunities and economic diversification.
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Office of Housing
Browse through various categories relating to the Office of Housing to find what you're looking for.
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Planning
The Planning Department collaborates with community stakeholders to plan and promote a vibrant, safe, attractive, and balanced city for today and tomorrow.
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Police
The Milpitas Police Department is committed to the protection of lives and property by working with our community and providing professional and responsive police services.
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Public Works
The Public Works Department strives to enhance, improve, develop, and maintain public infrastructure, through the design, construction, and maintenance of various public works programs essential to the safety, mobility, and quality of life for the entire community.
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Recreation & Community Services
The City of Milpitas Recreation and Community Services Department's mission is to enrich our community through exceptional recreation programs and community services.