Departments

The City of Greensboro is made up of 24 departments or functions that provide a wealth of services to the residents and businesses of Greensboro. Many City departments are located at the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro. (Map) Others are located in satellite facilities throughout the City.

Budget & Evaluation
Director: Larry Davis (Bio)
The Budget & Evaluation Department prepares the City's Operating Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvements Program.
Phone: 373-2291   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Coliseum
Director: Matt Brown (Bio)
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex features an arena, War Memorial Auditorium and a Special Events Center. 
Phone: 373-7400   •   Visit the Department Web site

Engineering & Inspections
Director: Butch Simmons (Bio)
The Engineering & Inspections Department works with other City departments to provide safe and reliable public infrastructure, homes, and workplaces, and to create healthy and attractive neighborhoods. The Inspections Division issues building permits for all construction projects in the City. 
Phone List   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Enterprise Solutions
Director: Chryste Hofer (Bio)
The Enterprise Solutions Department maintains enterprise-wide administrative software systems for accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, procurement, human resources, and payroll. The department also provides analyst services for streamlining of information requests and reporting. The department is made up of three divisions: Application Services, Enterprise Business Solutions and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Phone: 373-4650   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Environmental Services
Director: Jeryl Covington (Bio)
The Environmental Services Department coordinates air quality and hazardous waste programs, and manages and operates the City's transfer station and the White Street Landfill.
Phone: 373-2443   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Executive
Director: Bob Morgan (Interim) (Bio)
The Executive Department is made up of the City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Internal Audit, Minority & Women's Business Enterprise, Special Events, and Training & Employment Services.
Phone: 373-2002   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Field Operations
Director: Dale Wyrick (Bio)
The Field Operations Department handles garbage and recycling collection, seasonal services such as leaf collection, and maintenance of streets, storm water, parks, and right-of-ways.
Phone: 373-CITY (2489)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Financial & Administrative Services
Director: Rick Lusk (Bio)
The Financial & Administrative Services Department includes accounting, collections, financial reporting, treasury management, purchasing, equipment services, printing, and the mailroom. Phone: 373-2077   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Fire Department
Director: Chief Gregory Grayson (Bio)
The Greensboro Fire Department provides fire, medical, hazmat, and technical rescue response within the City limits.
Phone: 574-4088   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Guilford Metro 9-1-1
Director: Wesley Reid (Bio)
Guilford Metro 9-1-1 provides a central location for County and City public safety needs. The department also includes Emergency Management and emergency preparedness information.
Phone: 373-2933   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Housing & Community Development
Director: Dan Curry (Acting)
The Housing & Community Development Department supports programs that encourage home ownership, neighborhood revitalization, lead safe housing, neighborhood economic development, historic preservation, and assistance to homeless residents.
Phone: 373-2349   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Human Relations
Director: Dr. Anthony Wade (Bio)
The Human Relations Department promotes mutual understanding and fair treatment among all residents of Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2038   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Human Resources
Director: Connie Hammond (Bio)
The Human Resources Department provides a comprehensive program of personnel support services and consulting to all departments and agencies in conjunction with employee committees and in collaboration with other departments.
Phone: 373-2020   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Information Technology
Director: Darryl Jones (Bio)
The Information Technology (IT) Department is made up of five divisions: Administration, Computer Operations and Billing, Network Services, Public Safety, and Security.
Phone: 373-2490   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Legal
Director: Terry Wood
The Legal Department provides expert legal advice and representation to the City, its public officials, and employees on a broad range of issues.
Phone: 373-2320  •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Legislative
The Legislative Department is made up the City's governing body, the City Clerk, and Elections.
Phone: 373-2397  •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Libraries
Director: Sandy Neerman (Bio)
The Greensboro Public Library offers an extensive collection of premium online resources and services, as well as books, magazines, music, and more. Many classes are offered and experts are available to help you find information.
Phone: 373-2471   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Parks & Recreation
Director: Dr. Anthony Wade (Interim) (Bio)
The Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department provides diverse year-round leisure opportunities for the citizens of Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2574   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Planning
Director: Dick Hails (Bio)
The Planning Department provides professional planning expertise, facilitates land use regulation, and directs the comprehensive planning process for the orderly growth and development of the City and its environs.
Phone: 373-2144   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Police
Director: Chief Tim Bellamy (Bio)
The Greensboro Police Department safeguards lives and property, respectfully enforces the laws of the land, and works cooperatively to lessen the impact of crime on the lives of residents and visitors to Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2496   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Public Affairs
Director: Pat Boswell (Bio)
The Public Affairs Department coordinates the City's communications functions, including public information, community relations and the Contact Center.
Phone: 373-3302   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Special Events
Contact: Barbara McKenzie
The Special Events Office works with residents to host events such as walks, runs, parades, community festivals, university events, and neighborhood get-togethers, all designed to enhance quality of life.
Phone: 373-2447  •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Transportation
Director: Adam Fischer (Acting)
The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans, constructs and maintains transportation infrastructure and operates municipal transit.
Phone: 373-CITY (2489)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site

Water Resources
Director: Allan Williams (Bio)
The Water Resources Department provides safe, dependable drinking water and wastewater treatment, as well as meter reading, billing, and maintenance of water and sewer lines. The Stormwater Division works to alleviate flood-related problems, improve and monitor water quality in streams, and assist residents in resolving drainage issues.
Phone: 373-CITY (2489)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department Web site