Job Description
Join the City of Detroit's leadership team as a City Clerk and become the guardian of municipal integrity! This pivotal role ensures transparent governance by managing official records, facilitating public access to information, and upholding legal compliance. You'll serve Detroit's vibrant communities by safeguarding democratic processes while working in a dynamic urban environment. The ideal candidate brings passion for public service and meticulous attention to detail to this essential civic position.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve all official city records, ordinances, and resolutions
- Oversee public records requests and ensure timely, compliant responses
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Prepare agendas and minutes for City Council meetings
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seals
- Ensure compliance with Michigan's Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act
- Lead records digitization and archival systems modernization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- Deep knowledge of Michigan election laws and public records regulations
- Proficiency with document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Michigan Notary Public certification required
- Experience managing FOIA requests preferred