Mayor Vaughn D. Spencer Managing Director Carl E. Geffken Department Heads Chief of Police - William M. Heim Interim Chief of Fire and Rescue Services - Jeffrey Squib Director of Administrative Services - Vacant Director of Public Works - Charles Jones Director of Community Development - Vacant City Solicitor - Charles Younger

The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. He is responsible for enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of the City of Reading. He has the power to appoint all department directors, with the confirmation of City Council. The Mayor's Office works in conjunction with the Office of the Managing Director in the administration of government affairs. The Mayor's Office also interacts with other departments as is needed. The mayor is aided in carrying out his responsibilities to the citizens and the council by an administrative aide and executive assistant.