(a) There is hereby established the position of Assistant to the Clerk of Council in the Clerk of Council’s office, 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 Assistant to the Clerk of Council shall work under and be subject to the supervision of the Clerk of Council and shall perform such duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Clerk of Council.
(b) The Assistant to 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.
(c) The Assistant to the Clerk of Council’s rate of pay shall be established from time to time by Council. Additionally, the Assistant to the Clerk of Council shall receive all other employment benefits as are furnished to full-time city employees.
(d) During any period of time when the Clerk of Council is absent, unavailable or unable for any cause to perform his or her duties, the Assistant to the Clerk of Council shall serve and act in the Clerk of Council’s capacity in all respects.
(Ord. 1999-212, passed 11-1-1999)