Jason Batchelor, who has been Aurora’s interim city manager since April, was officially sworn in as city manager at Monday evening’s City Council meeting. 

Batchelor held the interim city manager post since April, when Jim Twombly retired from the position.

Councilmembers have said they’re confident in Batchelor’s leadership, experience and successful performance during his tenure at the city, according to a news release announcing his movement into the finalist position after an interview back in October.

Aurora’s city manager is responsible for the city’s budget, preparing and recommending the budget to the council for consideration, ensuring the policy direction set by the mayor and council is carried out, and overseeing the city’s day-to-day operations.

The city has a $1.3 billion budget and over 3,400 full-time employees, according to the news release.

Batchelor has worked for the city of Aurora for over 15 years, serving as the budget officer, finance director and deputy city manager. He has served as interim city manager twice in the past several years and has led many significant projects for the city, according to the release.

He also has experience overseeing various Aurora departments, including those focused on planning and development, development assistance, information technology and public safety.

Prior to working for the city, Batchelor graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1996 and holds master’s degrees in engineering and public administration from the University of Texas.