What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Clerk position at City of Greensboro?
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Lead With Purpose, Preserve Civic Integrity – Become Greensboro’s Next City Clerk! Why You’ll Love Working With UsAt the City of Greensboro, our core values—Equity, Resiliency, Prosperity, Purpose-Driven, People-Centered, Data-Informed, and Innovation—guide every decision we make. As City Clerk, you will play a key leadership role in helping to preserve civic integrity and transparency while working closely with our elected officials, city leadership, and residents. You’ll lead a dedicated team, manage essential records, and help shape the public’s access to government.Compensation and BenefitsFull Salary Range: $105,730 – $189,200 annuallyExpected Hiring Range: $105,730 – $139,118 annually, depending on qualificationsBenefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.Learn more: City of Greensboro BenefitWork ScheduleMonday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMMinimum of two evening Council meetings per month (flex schedule applies)About the RoleThe City Clerk serves as a vital leader within the Legislative Department and is responsible for the operations of the City Clerk’s Office, This position reports directly to the City Manager and supervises the Deputy City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk.Key responsibilities include: Preparing and compiling agendas for all City Council meetingsAttending all Council meetings and preparing and maintaining accurate official minutesManaging the official municipal records in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition ScheduleAdministering and filing oaths for new Councilmembers, Police Officers, Code Enforcement Officers, Building Inspectors, and Board/Commission appointeesManaging Boards and Commissions appointments, rosters, and reportingProviding certified copies of official records upon requestAttesting and tracking contracts and legal ads using a City-specific records management systemUpdating and maintaining the Greensboro Code of Ordinances and indexing of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and exhibitsOverseeing the City’s public records, legal notices, and agenda publication processesSupporting the City Manager, Mayor, and Councilmembers with administrative services and coordinationPreparing and managing the department’s budget, procurement cards, and expense reconciliationsThis role requires maintaining a North Carolina Notary Certification and providing notary services as needed.Note: The selected candidate must take an Oath of Office and become a Certified Municipal Clerk within three years of assuming the role.
Lead With Purpose, Preserve Civic Integrity – Become Greensboro’s Next City Clerk! Why You’ll Love Working With UsAt the City of Greensboro, our core values—Equity, Resiliency, Prosperity, Purpose-Driven, People-Centered, Data-Informed, and Innovation—guide every decision we make. As City Clerk, you will play a key leadership role in helping to preserve civic integrity and transparency while working closely with our elected officials, city leadership, and residents. You’ll lead a dedicated team, manage essential records, and help shape the public’s access to government.Compensation and BenefitsFull Salary Range: $105,730 – $189,200 annuallyExpected Hiring Range: $105,730 – $139,118 annually, depending on qualificationsBenefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.Learn more: City of Greensboro BenefitWork ScheduleMonday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMMinimum of two evening Council meetings per month (flex schedule applies)About the RoleThe City Clerk serves as a vital leader within the Legislative Department and is responsible for the operations of the City Clerk’s Office, This position reports directly to the City Manager and supervises the Deputy City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk.Key responsibilities include: Preparing and compiling agendas for all City Council meetingsAttending all Council meetings and preparing and maintaining accurate official minutesManaging the official municipal records in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition ScheduleAdministering and filing oaths for new Councilmembers, Police Officers, Code Enforcement Officers, Building Inspectors, and Board/Commission appointeesManaging Boards and Commissions appointments, rosters, and reportingProviding certified copies of official records upon requestAttesting and tracking contracts and legal ads using a City-specific records management systemUpdating and maintaining the Greensboro Code of Ordinances and indexing of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and exhibitsOverseeing the City’s public records, legal notices, and agenda publication processesSupporting the City Manager, Mayor, and Councilmembers with administrative services and coordinationPreparing and managing the department’s budget, procurement cards, and expense reconciliationsThis role requires maintaining a North Carolina Notary Certification and providing notary services as needed.Note: The selected candidate must take an Oath of Office and become a Certified Municipal Clerk within three years of assuming the role.
Salary : $105,730 - $189,200
