Secretary, Government

Maintains all permanent files of official City documents. Provides detailed minutes of actions taken during City Council meetings. Plans, coordinates, and conducts all municipal elections.

• Attending city council meetings, most of which occur during the evening; oversees or performs an accurate recording of the proceedings in proper legislative terminology
• Preparing, posting, and distributing city council agendas and packets
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting joint city, school district and college district elections, including early voting and related duties
• Administering the issuance of various municipal permits and deeds, including alcohol permits, taxi, shuttle, and limousine operating authority permits, assembly permits, block party permits, carnival and amusement permits, noise waivers and cemetery deeds in accordance with applicable city ordinances and other regulations
• Serving as custodian of official city records and public documents; performs certification and recording for the city as required on legal documents and other records requiring such certification
• Receiving, verifying, and certifying petitions submitted to the City Council
• Filing ordinances and resolutions of the council and oversees the codification of ordinances into the municipal code

• Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

The information in this posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties associated with the position.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a two-year college program, preferably with special focus in business management, records management, public administration, or a closely related field; and
• Two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis.

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date-of-hire
• Must obtain Texas Municipal Clerk Certification within 3 years of hire
• Must be bondable