The City of New Braunfels operates under the Council-Manager form of government.  Under this system,  the mayor and council appoint a city manager, who acts as the chief executive officer of the city. In that capacity, the city manager works with the city council, city department directors, and city staff to develop and implement policies guiding the city.

The city attorney and municipal court judge are also appointed by the mayor and council.  All other department heads and employees are responsible to the city manager.

Michael Morrison was appointed City Manager for the City of New Braunfels in February 2006.

Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Abilene, Texas. During that time Mr. Morrison served as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Region G (Brazos River) Water Planning Group. During his career in Abilene, Mr. Morrison served as the City’s Director of Economic Development, and as Housing and Community Development Director.

Mr. Morrison has achieved the status of Credentialed Manager from the International City-County Managers Association.

He received a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Geography from the University of Florida and a Masters in Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Mr. Morrison is married to Ruby Perez and has two children.