(A) Employment status. The Town Clerk is a hired position and not an appointed position.
(B) General statement of duties. Responsible for all duties of a financial or clerical nature along with responsibilities of a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).
(C) Supervision received. Is responsible to the Town Manager.
(D) Supervision exercised. In charge of all Assistant Clerks and the Clerk of Courts.
(E) Duties. Performs a combination of clerical tasks including:
(1) All duties specified in state law for the Clerk of a statutory town;
(2) All duties specified in state law for the Treasurer of a statutory town, including, but not limited to, maintenance of town accounting records in a manner consistent with specifications of the State Auditor and GASB standards, preparation of bills, statements and receipts for all town financial transactions; and maintenance of town investments;
(3) Maintenance of town records and files, including observance of specifications of State Archivist;
(4) Preparation and distribution of all town mail;
(5) Preparation and distribution of payroll, including maintenance of personnel files;
(6) Meeting with the public, including taking of water/sewer bill payments;
(7) Other related duties as assigned;
(8) Information of building permits;
(9) In charge of all elections; and
(10) Other duties as assigned by the Town Manager.
(F) Qualifications.
(1) Knowledge, skills and abilities; working knowledge of basic clerical tasks including filing, record keeping and billing procedures; working knowledge of basic accounting procedures including accrual accounting; computer skills and ability to work with the public;
(2) Desired education and experience AAS in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting from a recognized college or three years experience as an Assistant Clerk or legal secretary. Must either be a Certified Municipal Clerk or be able to obtain CMC within four years of employment.
(Ord. 5, passed 5-7-1902)