City Clerk

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The City Clerk serves as an officer of the City in accordance with the City Charter and performs highly responsible administrative work coordinating the various functions that oversee the official business of the City. Typical duties include (not all inclusive):

• Administers the City’s records management program and coordinates the logging, filing, and digitizing of municipal records and files; oversees the preparation of documents for storage and disposition; ensures the safekeeping of records in compliance with applicable laws, City policies, and the ability to retrieve documents as needed.
• Prepares and distributes agenda packets for City Council meetings.
• Attends all City Council meetings; records, prepares, and edits meeting minutes; maintains electronic and hard copy distribution of meeting packet and documents approved by City Council, including supporting documents for agenda items.
• Conducts and supervises elections, hires and trains election workers, remains up to date with election laws and procedures, and maintains and secures election materials.
• Processes and maintains voter registration records.
• Processes and transmits all contracts, resolutions, ordinances, etc.
• Serves as the custodian and protects the integrity of the City Seal. Administers oaths, takes affidavits, maintains municipal deeds, leases, contracts, agreements and other official City records.
• Prepares and/or publishes copy for placement of legal notices and advertise bids, requests for proposals and other public notices.

This is a full-time position with an outstanding benefits package to include:

• MERS defined benefit pension paid in full by the City / 10-year vest / 2% multiplier
• MERS Healthcare Savings Plan
• 457(b) and Roth IRA plans
• A $250/$500 deductible healthcare plan, free Delta Dental and Eye Med vision insurance
• 16 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick and personal
• Longevity Pay
• Employer paid Life Insurance

Requirements at time of application:

• An associate’s degree in public or business administration supplemented by five (5) or more years’ progressively responsible experience in administrative services, preferably for a municipality; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
• Valid Operator’s License and satisfactory driving record. Must be insurable by the City.
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, previous experience as a municipal Clerk, Certified Municipal Clerk, knowledge of election equipment and QVF program, and Notary Public preferred.

Things you need to know before applying:

• Salary Range: $60,000 - $78,000 depending on required and preferred qualifications possessed
• A comprehensive background, physical and drug screen will be conducted on the successful applicant
• Residency within a 20-mile radius of the city limits is required within 90 days after hire

The required application form you can find here Employment Application or at the city office. Please send resume, cover letter and completed application to:
Attn: HR/City of Cadillac/200 N. Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601; or fax to ; or email to

• Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on February 20, 2026
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