Job Description
Join Charlotte's dynamic municipal team as a Senior City Clerk! This pivotal role ensures seamless governmental operations by managing critical records, coordinating public meetings, and maintaining compliance with municipal regulations. You'll serve as the primary liaison between citizens and city officials while upholding the highest standards of transparency and efficiency in our thriving urban center.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with meticulous attention to detail
- Manage public meeting logistics including agenda preparation, scheduling, and minute documentation
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration processes per North Carolina statutes
- Serve as custodian of public records with responsive document retrieval services
- Coordinate city clerk operations with legal, finance, and public information departments
- Implement digital records management systems ensuring data security and accessibility
- Advise city council on procedural compliance and legislative requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or public sector administrative experience
- Advanced proficiency in municipal record-keeping systems (e.g., DocuWare, Laserfiche)
- Thorough knowledge of North Carolina municipal governance laws and procedures
- Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated report drafting capabilities
- Professional certification as a Municipal Clerk (MMC) or Certified Public Administrator (CPA)
- Proven experience managing public meetings and public records requests