(A) Pursuant to KRS 83A.085, there is hereby created a nonelective city office to be known as the office of City Clerk.
(B) The City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Council at the January meeting of even numbered years for a term of two years, expiring on December 31 of odd numbered years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(C) The City Clerk shall be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character, and shall possess such professional training and experience to ensure competent performance of the duties of the office. Residency within the city shall not be required, although residents shall be preferred.
(D) The duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Maintenance and safekeeping of the permanent records of the city;
(2) Performance of the duties required of the “official custodian” or “custodian” pursuant to KRS 61.870 to KRS 61.882;
(3) Possession of the seal of the city if used; and
(4) Performance of all duties and responsibilities required of a City Clerk by statute or ordinance.
(E) The salary of the City Clerk is hereby fixed by the City Council in a duly adopted pay classification ordinance, or as otherwise provided by the City Council.
(F) Before entering upon the duties of office, the City Clerk shall execute bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties, including the duties of all offices of which he or she is ex-officio incumbent. The amount and sufficiency of such bond shall be approved by the City Council. The bond of the City Clerk shall be filed with the City Council.
(G) Before entering upon the duties of office, the City Clerk shall take the oath prescribed by the state’s Constitution § 228 for city officials.
(Ord. 10-04, passed 6-14-2010)