Departments
The City of Las Cruces was incorporated in 1946 and chartered in 1985. The City utilizes a council/manager form of government, consisting of six elected council members (staggered 4 year terms) and an elected mayor (4 year term). Elections are held bi-annually. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City and the management of all City employees.
| The City consists of twelve departments: |
- Administration
- Community Development
- Facilities
- Financial Services
- Fire
- Human Resources
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- Information Technology
- Legal
- Police
- Public Services
- Public Works
- Utilities
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