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Berkeley City Manager Christine Daniel is leaving her post to become an assistant city administrator in Oakland, officials in both cities said today.

Daniel, who has lived in Oakland for 25 years, has been Berkeley's city manager since November 2011 but she will start her new job in Oakland on Aug. 10, according to both cities.

Daniel's appointment in Oakland was announced by Sabrina Landreth, who currently is Emeryville's city manager but will take the top job in Oakland on July 1. 

Daniel will be one of two assistant city administrators in Oakland. Claudia Cappio began work as an assistant city administrator on April 27. 

Landreth also announced that Stephanie Hom, who currently is Moraga's administrative services director and has lived in Oakland for 24 years, will become a deputy city administrator in Oakland effective July 27. 

Landreth said in a statement, "Christine and Stephanie are stellar professionals whose equitable and transparent approach demonstrates respect for staff and community stakeholders alike. Both enjoy outstanding reputations for their dedication to delivering quality customer service and bringing creative solutions to the cities they serve." 

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said, "I am excited to welcome this dynamic, high-caliber team of experienced, forward-thinking professionals -- all of whom are longtime Oaklanders -- to drive this city forward. Their proven commitment to public service, getting things done and passion for Oakland will be instrumental in making Oakland the vibrant, equitable city we all want it to be." 

Daniel said, "I am honored to be joining the Oakland team. I look forward to working in my home city and devoting my skills and experience to a place that I love." 

Hom said, "I love Oakland and I'm extremely honored and excited to be able to work for the Oakland community and alongside City of Oakland employees who work hard every day to help make Oakland better and brighter."