City Coordinator (Manager)

Charles Smith began his municipal and county law enforcement career in 1978 and has been employed with the City of White Oak since 1998. He first served the citizens of White Oak as a police officer, later being promoted to Chief in 2001. In 2008 Smith was chosen to replace the retiring City Coordinator Ralph Weaver. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the Stephen F. Austin Certified Public Managers course and a member of the Texas City Managers Association. He has also maintained his position as a commissioned peace officer, a member of the East Texas City Managers Association, North East Texas Economic Development Roundtable conference and training chair, and a member of the Texas and East Texas Police Chiefs Association.