The General Government Department conducts the legislative, administrative, and policy-making functions of the City of Abilene municipal government, as well as overseeing Animal Services and the Convention Center.
The City Secretary records Council actions, and preserves, maintains, and provides access to public information and the history of Abilene's City Government
The Communications Division manages the City’s communications by overseeing internal and external publications, content production, City social media activity, and relations with media outside of the City.
The City of Abilene Office of Emergency Management develops, maintains, and implements a local community plan for mitigating, managing and recovering from major emergencies and disasters.