The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. As Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Greensboro, the City Manager is directly responsible for the administration of all city operations and departments. The City Manager is responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances, appointing all department heads, recommending measures necessary for the operation of the city, assisting in the preparation of the city’s recommend budget, overseeing the city’s public safety and all other duties required by ordinance or resolution of the Mayor and Council.

The current City Manager is Larry R. Postell a native of Robersonville, North Carolina. Larry served as the Chief of Police for the City of Greensboro for 15 years, and was appointed as City Manager in June 2002. Larry received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University.

Larry currently serves on the following Boards:
Chamber Board of Directors
Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center
Greene County Development Authority
Tri-County Gas Board