City Administrator

City Administrator, Scott Derickson

City of Woodburn Administrator Scott Derickson has served in leadership positions in Oregon’s regional, county and municipal governments for over 23 years, holding extensive expertise in local government, financial and budget management, community and  organizational development, leadership, economic development, human resources and crisis management. His academic credentials include both graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Oregon’s Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management Department.

It was December 12, 2008, less than two months into his appointment as City Administrator, when an officer knocked on his door to inform him of the West Coast Bank bombing that killed two well-known police officers and critically wounded the Chief of Police. Scott was called to testify during the following trial and created organizational impacts that have lingered for over a decade.

“Anger and hatred could've easily filled a community shocked by something of this magnitude,” Scott said. “The former mayor (Kathy Figley) looked at me and said, 'We are going to focus on love. We're going to tell the community that this is the time to stand together.”

Role and Duties

The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council to administer the day to day business of the City and to implement policies set by the Council. The Administrator is responsible for directing and coordinating the work of all city departments, recommends the appointment and dismissal of all City Department heads (except as otherwise provided by City Charter), and is the appointing authority for all subordinate employees.

In addition, the City Administrator provides administrative and policy support to the City Council and keeps the Council and public advised of the affairs, financial condition, and future needs of the City. The Administrator is also responsible for preparing and submitting a recommended budget, for oversight and management of the annual budget, insuring that all laws and ordinances are enforced, and that the provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the City are observed.

It is the mission of the City Administrator’s Office to implement the policies established by the City Council, recommend cost effective alternatives for providing City services and meeting community needs, and provide general management and oversight for the operation of all other City departments. It is the further mission of the City Administrator’s Office to provide financial accountability to the City Council and the residents of the City of Woodburn.