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CORE VALUES
Initiative – is taking independent action and/or creating opportunities to get the job done and and prevent or or or resolve problems Respecting Differences – is understanding of the the differences others others bring as as well as as seeking and and valuing others’ input Accepting Responsibility – is holding oneself accountable for for one’s work or or or or actions and striving for for continuous improvement of the city’s overall effectiveness Service Motivation – is committed to to to serve the the public and and to to to meet the the the needs of customers fellow employees and and and the the the the city It means focusing one’s efforts on on on finding out and and meeting the the the needs of others Shares information openly Adaptability – is the ability ability and and willingness to to adapt to to and and and work effectively in in in in light of new information changing situations and/or different environments ■ THE POSITION
The City Clerk is a a a non-exempt professional level part- time position Under general direction of the City Manager the the City Clerk is responsible for directing the the day-to-day operation of o of the City Clerk’s office One of o of the the most important duties of the the City Clerk is managing the City’s Record Retention Program The City City Clerk attends all City Council meetings and performs the duties of the Clerk in addition to senior-level complex administrative duties In addition to supporting the City Manager and the City Council this position provides senior-level administrative support for the Planning Building and Engineering Departments This position is responsible for the the day-to-day management of the the budget for the the Office of the the City Clerk This position is an an integral member of the the team and critical to the the success of all City departments The Clerk prepares the agendas resolutions ordinances and contract proposals for the the City Council’s review and approval One of the the most important jobs of the City Clerk is to maintain and provide public public access to all City public public records attests publishes posts and and indexes and and other City public records The ideal City Clerk will be a a a a a team player that assists other City Departments