Administration Department Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Mayor, the Administration Department provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for City government. The department is responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating the operations of all City departments.
• Assisting the Mayor in preparing the City's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Reporting to the Mayor and City Council on the administration of City government, including opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings. 
• Reviewing the organization and operations of City departments and other City agencies to identify opportunities for improved performance and service delivery.
• Establishing and maintaining departmental workload and performance reporting to support accountability and effective management.
• Coordinating the activities of City departments, divisions, offices, and agencies to ensure efficient municipal operations.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned or authorized by the City Council.

Business Administrator
The Business Administrator serves as the Department Head of the Department of Administration and provides executive oversight of all Executive Branch departments. As the City's chief administrative officer, the Business Administrator serves as the primary liaison between the Executive and Legislative Branches of municipal government.

The Business Administrator also:

• Serves as the acting department head for Executive Branch departments when vacancies occur.
• Assists in the development and administration of the City's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Reports to the Mayor and City Council and attends all regular City Council meetings.
• Evaluates the organization and operations of Executive Branch departments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversees municipal spending and administrative operations within the Executive Branch.
• Reviews Executive Branch legislation prior to its consideration by the City Council.

Business Administrator Anthony Swan

Mr. Swan began his career with the City of Atlantic City in 2006 as Deputy City Solicitor and has held the positions of Deputy City Solicitor and City Solicitor on multiple occasions. He graduated from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1990. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 1993.  

After being admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he joined the United States Air Force JAG Corps, where he rose to the rank of Major. While serving in the Air Force, Mr. Swan supervised all criminal defense Air Force attorneys throughout the Eastern United States and litigated complex criminal defense matters as one of the Air Force's expert trial attorneys. Following his military service, Mr. Swan worked in the litigation section of Atlantic City's Cooper Levenson, P.A. law firm. He later completed Rutgers University's Certified Public Manager Program and earned the designation of Certified Public Manager.

As Business Administrator, Mr. Swan is responsible for the day-to-day operations of municipal government and for implementing the policies established by the Administration. He oversees preparation of the City's annual operating budget, updates to the Municipal Plan, and the business activities of all City departments. He is also responsible for reviewing the organization and operations of City departments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Working with his leadership team, Mr. Swan provides guidance on administrative policies, procedures, and organizational standards. He works directly with the Mayor and serves as the City Administration's primary liaison to City Council and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs State Monitor.

Information Technology
Also known as the Data Processing or Management Information Systems Division, the Information Technology Division maintains and operates the City wide network which includes multiple servers, systems, workstations, printers, cameras, and supports multiple software applications.

Chief Information Officer & IT Director Patrick Quinlan
Patrick Quinlan began his IT career over 38 years ago in the corporate sector of northern New Jersey. As the Chief Information Officer and IT Director for the City of Atlantic City, he is responsible for all aspects of the IT production computing environment which includes hardware, software, systems, applications, network, cameras, phones, and IT personnel consisting of both City employees and an on-site consulting firm, as well as department budgeting, computer equipment asset management/purchasing, and policy development.  He is a graduate of Kean University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Technology with a Minor in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering.  He has a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems Management from Stevens Institute of Technology with a thesis on “Object-Oriented Enterprise Modelling” and has obtained his Six Sigma Black Belt from Towson University.  Patrick has obtained his Certification in Public Management from Rutgers University and his Part 107 license, a license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that allows drone flight for commercial purposes in the United States.

Solicitor's Office The Solicitor's Office serves as the City's legal counsel, providing legal advice, representation, and support to protect the interests of the City of Atlantic City. The office works closely with the Mayor, City Council, municipal departments, boards, and commissions to address legal matters and support the effective operation of City government.

The Solicitor's Office is committed to delivering professional, ethical, cost-effective, and responsive legal services. Whenever practical, legal matters are handled in-house. Outside legal counsel is retained for matters involving conflicts of interest or cases that require specialized expertise or additional resources.

City Solicitor, Michael J. Perugini, Esq., LLM, CPM