City Administrator

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The City Administrator is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City. Main responsibilities include:

  • Enforce the ordinances of the city.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of all departments of the city.
  • Recommend, supervise, and assist appointed staff officers of the city.
  • Manage the budget and prepare a budget report under the direction of the Mayor and city council, in cooperation with the Director of Finance.
  • Represent the City in community or intergovernmental functions.

Heather M. McGuire

Heather M. McGuire was appointed City Administrator on July 26, 2021. Heather came to St. Charles from the City of Crest Hill, where she served as City Administrator since 2016. In addition to overseeing the annual budget and several major construction projects there, she also was a driving force behind economic development initiatives.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago and a Juris Doctorate from the Northern Illinois College of Law in DeKalb, Ill.

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