Departments

Administration

The Administration Department is the primary department responsible for administering and coordinating the policies set forth by the City Council.

Airport

City Clerk

The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining all permanent and official city records and reports directly to the City Council.

Community Development

The Community Development Department includes the Planning Division, and Building Division.

Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT)

View routes, schedules and information about our area's public transportation system.

Economic Development

The Council’s Economic Development efforts focus on strengthening the existing business community and recruiting new firms that are consistent with our commitment to being a Community of Excellence.

Finance

The Finance Division, under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services General Manager, is responsible for the financial management and planning for the city.

Fire Department

The Fire Department provides fire, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials and disaster response and mitigation. Fire prevention priorities are public fire and life safety education, plan review, code enforcement, pre-fire planning and fire cause determination.

Housing

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department, under the direction of the City Manager, works in support of our organization's principles, values, vision, and mission.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Division under the direction of the Administrative Services General Manager (A.S.G.M.) is the City of Cottonwood's technology provider.

Library

The Cottonwood Public Library serves as a cultural, recreational, educational and research resource for residents of Cottonwood, and through an intergovernmental agreement with Yavapai County Library District, provides service to any citizen of Yavapai County.

Municipal Court

Discover contact information and helpful resources about jury duty, protection orders, and victim rights.

Parks & Recreation

Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.

Police Department

Read crime stats and meet the people that serve you and keep you safe.

Public Works

This department is composed of the engineering and street divisions.

Purchasing

The Purchasing Division, under direct supervision from the Administrative Services General Manager, is responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of our citizens' tax dollars while providing timely and adequate support of the City's needs for materials, equipment, and services.

Utility Department

Utility Department-Water and Billing Divisions home page