City Secretary
The City Secretary Department falls under the supervision of the City Manager within the Administration Division. The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council.The position of the City Secretary is a statutory position required by State law and the City Charter. The City Secretary's office serves as the information and research assistance to the public and city staff, and serves as custodian for the official city records, i.e. ordinances, resolutions, deeds, agreements, formal bid contracts, minutes of various boards and commissions, Code of Ordinances and the City Charter. The City Secretary coordinates preparation of Council agendas and the official minutes, prepares legal notices relating to Council agendas and other city issues for publication and posting, maintains the City seal and attests all city documents, responsible for oaths of office, maintains boards/commission membership roster, receives bids and attends bid openings. As Human Resources Director, the City Secretary manages personnel files; informs and educates employees on health/dental insurance benefits; files and maintains workers compensation claims; and posts employment opportunity notices. The City Secretary serves as the Election Administration Official for City elections, Records Manager, and filing officer for campaign disclosure statements. |
