City Manager's Office
The City of Delray Beach utilizes the Council/Manager form of local government, which combines strong political leadership of elected officials, in the form of the City Commission, with the strong managerial experience of the City Manager.
The city's organizational structure is very similar to the corporate model. At the top are the citizens, who elect the Mayor and City Commissioners. The City Commission appoints the City Manager, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer, and the City Attorney, who serves as their Chief Legal Council. Two Assistant City Managers and eight department heads report directly to the City Manager. The City Manager issues administrative policies and procedures that provide guidance for the daily operations of the City.
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City Manager
David T. Harden
David T. Harden has worked in the public sector since completing his service in the United States Navy where he served as a Control Division Officer at the Cecil Field Naval Air Station and Supply Officer on the USS Clarion River in Yokuska, Japan. His career in government began in 1971 as a Planner for Orange County (Orlando), Florida. In 1974 he became a City Planner in Winter Park, Florida where he rose to the position of City Manager in 1977, a position he held before coming to the City of Delray Beach in 1990.
During his tenure in Delray Beach, the City was recognized as an All-America City in 1993 and 2001, and was named "The Best Run Town in Florida" by Florida Trend magazine in 1994.
David's civic activities include serving as Chairman of the Osceola District, Boy Scouts of America; he is a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award that an adult scouting volunteer can achieve at the Council Level. In June 2002, he received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Osceola District, Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America. He is a captain in the United States Navy Retired Reserve, an elder of the Soncoast Community Church, and a member of the Rotary Club of Delray Beach.
David was born in Ft. Pierce, Florida and grew up in Okeechobee, Florida. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Emory University in 1964, and a Master of City Planning from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968. He and his wife Andrea moved an historic residence from West Palm Beach to North Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach where they make their home.Mr. Harden may be reached at 561-243-7010 or CityManager@MyDelrayBeach.com.
Assistant City Managers
Robert A. Barcinski
Robert A. Barcinski has served as the Assistant City Manager for Delray Beach since October 1984. During that time he has been assigned various responsibilities and duties. Currently he serves as department head for all Public Works divisions, provides management assistance and liaison support to the private sector from managing the golf courses and tennis facilities, and provides all planning and logistical support for special events and other tasks.
Prior to his current position he served as Assistant City Manager for staff support functions in Jacksonville and North Carolina from 1977 through 1984 and began his public sector career in Highpoint, North Carolina in 1976 working for the Assistant City Manager for Community Improvement. He was responsible for obtaining the first community development grants in both Jacksonville and Delray Beach and initialized this program in both cities.
He served as a Navy Supply Corp Officer from 1971 through 1976 first as the Assistant Supply Corps Officer aboard the USS Fort Snelling and then as Food Service Officer for the Enlisted Dining Facility NTC Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida.
His civic activities include membership in the Kiwanis Club and he is a member of various professional organizations. He has also served as a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In his leisure time Bob enjoys golfing, reading and travel.
Bob was born in and grew up in Gary, Indiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics from Purdue University in 1971 where he first met his wife Connie.
Mr. Barcinski may be reached at 561-243-7011 or AsstCityMgr@MyDelrayBeach.com.
Douglas E. Smith
Douglas E. Smith has worked in local government since 1995 and has served as an Assistant City Manager for Delray Beach since September 2005. His responsibilities include reviewing agenda material for City Commission meetings, preparing reports for the City Commission, and serving as the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the City.
Prior to his current position, he served as Assistant Village Manager in North Palm Beach, Florida where he was also appointed as Acting Village Manager for several extended periods. He began his career in local government working as an intern, Olympics Planner, and Compensation & Benefits Analyst for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. As Olympics Planner, he assisted in the local government's planning effort to support Olympic events held in Athens as part of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
Doug was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, and grew up in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Government from Liberty University in 1993 and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Georgia in 1996. He met his wife Lyana while they were both students at the University of Georgia. He serves as a deacon for the First Baptist Church of Tequesta.
Mr. Smith may be reached at 561-243-7010 or ACMSmith@MyDelrayBeach.com.
