City Clerk

The City of Hermosa Beach is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and thoughtful City Clerk to join our Executive Team. Our Executive Team is comprised of hard‑working, hands‑on managers who are passionate about public service. The City Clerk will provide executive leadership within the organization and work with all departments to uphold and foster a culture of feedback and collaboration. Enjoy the perks of working in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach, just steps from our amazing restaurants, shops, pier and sand!

To apply for the position, click the Apply link on the City of Hermosa Beach website. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. For additional information about the position, see the class specification information below.

Under the general direction of the City Manager, the City Clerk plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates all activities of the City Clerk’s Office relating to Council meetings, city elections, and public records requests in accordance with applicable laws, codes, policies, and procedures, and performs related work as required.

• Serve as City Clerk to the City Council;
• Coordinate the preparation of Council agendas and supporting material, including public notification, technical and legal documents; publish, issue, and post final agendas;
• Direct the preparation, publication, distribution, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of Council proceedings, minutes, and actions;
• Plan and direct the processing of ordinances, resolutions, bond issues, annexations, vacations, assessments, charter amendments, initiatives, referendums, recall ry petitions, and other related documents;
• Maintain the City Municipal Code;
• Certify City documents; attest to proper execution of all public documents;
• Serve as custodian of the City Seal, official City records, and official municipal documents;
• Plan and direct the City’s records retention/preservation program in compliance with legal requirements and City policy;
• Oversee the processing of all appointments, resignations, and terminations for all official boards, commissions, and committees; administer oaths and affirmations in accordance with the Maddy Act;
• Plan and direct municipal elections, including managing the planning and implementation in coordination with the County Registrar’s office and candidates’ nomination process and campaign disclosure reporting;
• File all required technical documents; oversee and/or perform notary public duties;
• Serve as filing officer and official for state and local campaign statements and conflict‑of‑interest codes of the City Council advisory bodies and all designated employees under the Political Reform Act;
• Coordinate the administration of City contracts; संदेश documents, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements;
• Receive and process petitions, claims against the City, and lawsuits;
• Analyze, review, and make recommendations regarding office procedures;
• Prepare, administer, and control the department budget;
• Oversee City Clerk department staff and/or interns;
• Position may have supervisory responsibility over professional and/or senior‑level staff;
• Coordinate City Clerk activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies;
• webpack official City activities are in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and City policies;
• Work independently and make appropriate decisions based on knowledge of City policies; perform duties within the scope of authority;
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of City records and information;
• Assure that security protocols are followed and that all reports and paperwork are completed in a timely manner, updated, corrected billeder, retrieved, and released according to procedures;
• Support the relationship between the City of Hermosa Beach and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff;
• Maintain confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge of:
City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; federal and state laws and…