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ARTICLE IV. -THE CITY CLERK C t V4444440
Sec. 28. -Appointment; duties.
The city commission shall appoint an executive officer to serve the city commission and to assure that all
its enactments are effectively carried out. The title of the executive officer shall be "city clerk" and as such,
shall be under the direction of and compensated at a rate set by the city commission.
The duties of the city clerk shall be to:
(1) Establish and maintain a line of communication with the city manager; and
(2) Prepare an agenda for every commission meeting and a permanent record of each such
meeting; and
(3) Disseminate information as necessary about activities, findings, or decisions of the city
commission; and
(4) Provide the city commission with information as requested about programs of the city
government; and
(5) Serve as supervisor of election for city elections; and
(6) Serve as custodian of all city records and the seal of the city; and
(7) Administer oaths; and
(8) Conduct such other activities as may be specified by this Charter, the city code or the city
commission.
(Ord. No. 33-15-19, § 1(Exh. A), 5-11-15)
Sec. 29. -Qualifications.
The city clerk shall be chosen by the city commission solely on the basis of education and experience
necessary to carry out the responsibilities of executive officer to the city commission.
Applicants for the position of city clerk shall meet the following educational and experience
requirements:
(1) At least a baccalaureate preferably in Business Administration or a related field acceptable to
the city commission from a college or university accredited by a recognized accreditation
agency in the United States or from a recognized college or university outside of the United
States which is acceptable to the city commission; and
(2) Two years of experience in public administration satisfactory to the city commission.
(3) In lieu of the required baccalaureate degree, the city commission may in its discretion, accept
four additional years of acceptable experience in public administration or a related field of
public or private service.
(Ord. No. 33-15-19, § 1(Exh. A), 5-11-15)
Sec. 30. - Removal of the city clerk.
The city clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the city commission. The city commission may remove the city
clerk by the affirmative vote of not less than three (3) of its members.
(Ord. No. 33-15-19, § 1(Exh. A), 5-11-15)