CITY CLERK

AT-WILL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FIRST REVIEW DATE: October 18, 2026

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy for the City Clerk. This key leadership role supports the City Council, oversees official municipal records, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This is a Confidential At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented) position. In accordance with the Charter of the City of Stockton, Article XIV, Section 1400, the City Council shall appoint the City Clerk.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under policy direction of the City Council, the City Clerk performs management duties by overseeing the activities and functions of the Office of the City Clerk including supervision of staff; performs highly advanced administrative tasks as prescribed by the City Charter, City Code, State Law, and various ordinances and resolutions; maintains and disseminates records of action of governing bodies, municipal ordinances, resolutions, codes and other government documents;

provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the members of the City Council; serves as Clerk of the City Council and Secretary to the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Parking Authority, Civil Service Commission, Equal Employment Commission, and other Council Committees; is the custodian of the City seal, signs all documents that constitute obligations of the City;

administers municipal elections; directs the City’s Records Management Program; provides policy guidance, training, and expert professional assistance to other City departments in areas of responsibility; performs related work as assigned. This is single-position, at-will classification is one of four established by the City Charter and reports directly to the City Council. The incumbent is expected to initiate, develop, and implement policies and procedures to execute the laws, resolutions, and City Council Minute orders for which the position is responsible.

The position differs from most other department head positions in that the incumbent is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council and receives administrative direction from the Council. The City Charter and ordinances and laws of the State of California prescribe many City Clerk functions and activities.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the work of the City Clerk’s Department; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; assigns duties and examines work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures; supervises staff.
• Works closely with the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, department managers, and other public and private entities in providing expert professional information and services.
• Administers and directs the posting, mailing and publication of legally required notices of public hearings, including City Council and committee meetings in accordance with the Brown Act; prepares agendas and supporting material including public notification, and legal and display advertising; publishes, issues, and posts final agendas.
• Oversees the preparation, publication, distribution, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of Council proceedings, minutes, and actions.
• Coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Directs, oversees, and participates in…