The City Manager oversees all city departments with the support of three Assistant City Managers and additional staff. Each Assistant City Manager is responsible for supervising specific departments and reports directly to the City Manager. The City Manager's office monitors departmental projects, focusing on goals, missions, expenditures, and budgets. In addition, the City Manager serves as the Chief Budget Officer, managing all financial operations for the City of McAllen.
The City Manager is also an ex-officio member of the following Administrative or Advisory Boards:
- McAllen Hidalgo International Bridge Board
- Anzalduas Bridge Board
- Development Corporation of McAllen, Inc.
- City Audit Committee
- Firemen's Pension Fund
- Ambulance Committee
- Museum of Arts & Science
- McAllen Industrial Foundation
- McAllen Economic Development Corporation