Job Description
The City of Atlanta is urgently seeking a highly skilled City Clerk to join our municipal leadership team. As a pivotal role in local governance, you will ensure the seamless operation of governmental processes while serving Atlanta's diverse community. This position offers an opportunity to shape public service excellence in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, and council minutes
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Administer oaths of office for public officials and notarize official documents
- Develop and implement record-keeping systems and retention policies
- Provide administrative support to Mayor and City Council meetings
- Manage the city's legislative tracking and document control systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government experience
- Advanced knowledge of Georgia open records laws and Sunshine Laws
- Proficiency in municipal record management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written/verbal communication and public speaking abilities
- Experience supervising administrative teams and office operations
- Georgia Notary Public commission or ability to obtain within 30 days