(a) There is hereby established a position of Clerk of Council to be appointed by the Vice-Mayor and approved by the remaining members of Council for a term running concurrently with the Vice-Mayor. The Clerk of Council shall work under and be subject to the supervision of the Vice-Mayor and shall perform such duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Vice-Mayor. Among other duties, the Clerk of Council shall act as the Secretary of the Council and of the City Planning Commission. In such capacity, the Clerk of Council shall keep the record of Council and the Planning Commission and shall authenticate all records, documents and instruments of the city on which authentication is proper. All notices or other communications to Council and to the City Planning Commission shall be presented to the Clerk of Council.
(b) The Clerk of Council shall serve during good behavior and shall be removed only upon a two-thirds vote of all members elected or appointed to Council.
(Ord. 1988-229, passed 12-5-1988)
(c) The Clerk of Council’s rate of pay shall be established from time to time by Council. Additionally, the Clerk of Council shall receive all other employment benefits as are furnished to full-time city employees.