City Clerk

Description

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DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages all activities and operations of the City Clerk Division. Major program responsibilities include the City Council legislative process (including meetings, minutes, and the Municipal Code), citywide records management, oversight of volunteer advisory bodies, filing officer under the Political Reform Act for campaign statements and Conflict of Interest Code filers, and program manager for annual local government academy. As the City's elections official, coordinates all aspects of municipal elections. Performs statutory duties and other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a division manager classification in the City Manager's Office reporting to the Deputy City Manager. The City Clerk has statutory and overall responsibility for the planning, administration, and operations of the division. The City Clerk is expected to demonstrate a high degree of thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail in performing the required duties; work independently; and perform work according to established laws, regulations, and guidelines. The City Clerk is distinguished from the Assistant City Clerk, which performs day-to-day program administration within policy parameters. It is further distinguished from the Administrative Services Director in that the Director has overall management responsibility for the Administrative Services Department including the City Clerk's Office, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology divisions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction is provided by the Deputy City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct and indirect supervision of supervisory/management, professional, technical, and support personnel of the Division.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

Administrative Functions
Plans, supervises, and directs the division's programs, projects, operations, and personnel; establishes the division's goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities; develops, encourages, and manages re-engineering and continuous improvement processes; assists in developing and implementing strategic visions for the division that are in alignment with the City's vision, goals, and objectives; prepares, administers, and directs various ongoing, annual, and project oriented programs; assists in the development of the division's budget; supervises the City's contract routing process; provides administrative direction to activities relating to the effective utilization of programs, projects, personnel, resources, facilities, and equipment; coordinates activities of the division with staff from other City departments; collaborates with others to implement new regulations; prepares and presents oral reports and presentations to various public and private groups.

Management Functions
Supervises, schedules, trains, and monitors staff ensuring work is completed in an accurate and timely manner; participates and selects staff during the hiring process; provides leadership, and uses appropriate coaching, supervisory, and evaluation techniques to facilitate employee development; initiates and maintains direct communication with peers, staff, and the public; regards exceptional public service as a fundamental way of operating; creates effective and service oriented teams; looks for means and methods to innovate and improve programs and services; supports calculated risk taking and professional growth and improvement; focuses on the big picture when making managerial decisions; effectively resolves complaints or concerns which cannot be resolved by staff members; promotes organizational and employee development; and delegates decision making to the most effective staff level in thedivision.

Statutory Functions
Coordinates, organizes, prepares, and distributes City Council agendas; attends City Council meetings and records all official proceedings including ordinances, agreements, resolutions, recorded documents, and minutes; directs the publication, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of all proceedings of the Council, Commissions, and Committees of the City; coordinates and maintains memberships for all City volunteer advisory bodies; as the Elections Official, plans and directs the conduct of municipal elections; coordinates the filing of campaign statements and Statements of Economic Interest as required of Council Members, designated City employees, and advisory body members to meet legal requirements; monitors filing of financial reporting statements for elected officials, candidates, and committees as required; ensures compliance with the Political Reform Act; coordinates requests for City records covered under the Public Records Act, and other statutory duties; as the Custodian of the City Seal, signs and certifies official City documents.

Records Management Functions
As Custodian of City Records, administers the City's Records Management Program, including document imaging, records retention, records destruction, indexing and preserving all City Council actions; maintains custody of all official records and archives of the City; directs the operation of the City's centralized records system, electronic document management systems and the City's Record Retention Schedule to assure system integrity; recommends system improvements, modifications, and modern practices; initiates and coordinates updates, codification, and supplementation of the Municipal and Development Codes.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Demonstrated Knowledge of:
Modern and highly complex principles and practices of a city clerk office related programs and administration; organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; functional and political sensitivities; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to city clerk operations and management including the California Government and Elections Codes, regulations of the California Fair and Political Practices Commission, the California Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, the Maddy Act, and the Ralph M. Brown Act; budget processes, management and resource allocation; effective techniques and methods of leadership, mentoring, development, and teamwork; supervision and performance evaluation; effective public speaking; personal computer and software applications; and filing, indexing and cross-referencing methods.

Demonstrated Skills to:
Plan, organize, and direct the activities of a diversified city clerkfunction; identify and respond to issues of concern from management, staff, and the City Council; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints; assists in the development of comprehensive strategic plans for present and future divisional services; analyze technical and administrative obstacles, identify solutions, project outcomes, and take or recommend appropriate actions; forecast and plan for future needs; properly interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies; read and interpret legal documents; direct and coordinate municipal elections; organize and maintain accurate records; foresee trends in records management and retention and implement upgrades to City systems; assists in the preparation and administrations of a budget; make effective oral and written presentations; communicate and interact effectively and positively to those contacted in the course of work; administer a variety of time sensitive projects and programs; exercise sound judgment, tact, creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership in dealing with the public, City officials, commissions and boards, outside agencies, businesses, and other City departments; maintain and exhibit discretion, honesty, and integrity when handling sensitive situations; encourage employees to take initiative and responsibility; ensure exceptional customer service as a standard; select, supervise, train, evaluate, mentor, and coach personnel, as well as take disciplinary action when necessary; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude with the public, co-workers, and others who are contacted in the course of work.

Ability to:
Influence and enhance the continuous improvement processes; adapt and contribute to the City's cultural philosophy; and support and promote the department and City's policies, goals, and vision.

Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the best-qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Four years of experience performing duties as a City Clerk, Clerk of the Board, or Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, including two years of supervisory experience.

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work public administration, business administration, or in a related field.

Training : Any recent training, such as academic courses or certification programs that are relevant to this job classification.

License : May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

Certification : Certification as a Municipal Clerk (CMC) by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks is highly desirable.

Other Requirements : Willingness and ability to work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties; attend evening meetings; and travel out of town and attend workshops, conferences, seminars and meetings during work and non-work hours.

Special Requirements : Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; read fine print; utilize a computer; bend, stoop, and reach; sit for extended periods of time; document public meetings and transcribe into written record; converse by telephone, in person, and to large groups and be clearly understood; and stamina to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Livermore Management Group

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Livermore Management Group. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here . Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 7/2025

MOU TERM
07/01/2025 - 06/30/2029

SCHEDULED INCREASES
7/14/2025 5% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs) = 6%
7/13/2026 3% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs) = 4%
7/12/2027 3%
7/10/2028 3%

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$150,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
ER paid

PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
City contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service Total Accrual Per Year 1 80.6 hours 2-5 120.12 hours 6-10 135.98 hours 11-15 160.94 hours 16-19 180.18 hours 20+ 192.4 hours
Maximum accrual: 375 hours

HOLIDAYS
12 observed holidays

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year

SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE : For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual. Additional time upon approval of City Manager.
• PARENTAL LEAVE : 4 regularly scheduled workdays for non-birthing parent who becomes a parent by adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child.
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family) : 3 regularly scheduled workdays for sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
80 hours per year.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
ER contributes $185/per pay period, with required EE contribution of $75/per pay period

2025 Maximum :
Normal = $23,500
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $47,000

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2025 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Following are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement per fiscal year: Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, City Engineer, Construction Inspection Manager, Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager; Public Works Supervisor, Senior Civil Engineer, and Water Resources Operations Manager

SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Minimum of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate

ACTING PAY
If work minimum of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment > 12 months, optional increment of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less. An employee whose acting assignment is expected to exceed 30 calendar days, due to a vacancy or coverage for an extended leave of absence, and whose assignment includes a high degree of complexity and/or increased level of supervisory responsibilities, as determined by the department head, may be eligible to receive up to 7.5% over the employee’s base salary, subject to the approval of the Administrative Services Director

SPECIAL PROJECT PAY
If work minimum of 30 calendar days, 5%-7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate. If assignment > 12 months, optional increase of up to 7%

BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period, certified at the conversational level
Must be identified by Department Head, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
If approved, $40/month or $90/month.

AUTO ALLOWANCE
$250/month for Building Official, City Engineer, Housing & Human Services Manager, and Planning Manager

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for full-time employment. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employment.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time

Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

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