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MA R Y J. B R O WN
Novato, CA | P: 415-572-9204 | E: maryjunebrown@hotmail.com
P R O F IL E
Committed, highly qualified municipal clerk with comprehensive, in-depth experience establishing and managing
administrative oversight and serving governing boards in the Special District/local government sector. Extensive
experience acting as elected and appointed officials’ point of contact for enterprise-related matters, and responsible
for ministerial functions aligned under the Manager and General Counsel.
Solid ability to drive forward-thinking planning and special project management, and to manage resources and staff to
effectively support functions across the enterprise and successfully accomplish outcomes. In-depth knowledge of open
government legislation, Brown Act, officer appointment protocols, election processes, Conflict of Interest Codes
(Form 700) and Personal Finances Disclosure, and SB 272 / Public Records Act Response protocols. Experienced in
all aspects of Board support, and in utilizing and creating systematic approaches to the organization of agency
business, functions, and records. Communicate with inter-legislative and intergovernmental leaders on behalf of
District, and provide internal and external customer service and establish related goals and benchmarks.
Broad experience managing RFPs, contracts, construction and other services bidding (fair posting/opening), policy
development, and budget development and tracking. Write staff reports and data reports.
Seasoned leader with circumspect and unflappable demeanor, and a keen understanding of sensitivities and nuances of
Board functions, communications, and responsibilities. Proactive, upbeat, engaged professional who seeks to partner
with other managers for the good of all, with commitment to mentoring and building the capacity of those supervised.
Excellent judgement and a demonstrated ability to perform above expectations, on time, consistently.
S K IL L AR E AS
Process Management / Process Redesign Legal Counsel, Media, Inter-governmental,
Time and Resource Optimization Customer Relations
Project Oversight, Steering & Management Financial, Business, Strategic Planning
Employee Engagement and Supervision Contract/Purchasing/Facilities Management
Expert Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencies
EX P ER I EN C E & L EA D E R S H I P
CITY OF BERKELEY, Berkeley, CA: June 2018 – Present: Assistant City Clerk--Confidential; Provide
administrative leadership, administer and manage open government processes in the areas of meetings of City
Council, commissions, and boards; public information act compliance, ethics legislation, and all local statutes related
to the Political Reform Act, conflict of interest codes, the Brown Act, and local elections. Clerk meetings, serve as
Clerk of Infrastructure and Facilities policies committee and rules and agenda committee. Write reports, make
recommendations for departmental improvements, manage campaign compliance measures, assist the public with
inquiries related to administration and governance. Provide departmental leadership around program development and
implementation, and goal and vision setting. Update and post information to web, maintain databases, issue
correspondence, create annotated agendas and minutes, provide representation of City services to the public, and
manage special projects. Deputized to administer oath of office, post meeting and bylaw information to web, respond
to public information act requests, track records in OnBase. Mentor administrative support staff.
ROSS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT, Larkspur, CA and San Rafael, CA: June 2015 – June 2018: Clerk of
the Board / Assistant to the General Manager--Confidential; Responsible for wide range of duties to provide
administrative management to the District and directly support a Board of Directors made up of elected officials
representing various areas encompassed within California’s oldest Sanitary District. Perform organizational duties
aligned to the General Manager (GM) and General Counsel. Manage teams of contractors and provide supervisory
guidance. Coordinate RFP processes and budget management, issue contracts and task orders, assist with audits and
