HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2012-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY
MODIFYING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND COMPENSATION FOR
THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Whereas the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach wishes to amend the City's
Classification Plan; and
The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, in that the changes to
the City Classification Plan were considered by the Personnel Commission during a public
hearing on November 10, 2011; and
The Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the City's Classification
Plan be amended as follows:
Modify the class specification and compensation for the position of Assistant City Clerk
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve
as follows:
1. Modify the existing class specification for Assistant City Clerk and establish
compensation at Range 563 ($6265 - $7762) in the City's Classification Plan as set
forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
All other provisions of the City's Classification Plan not modified herein shall remain in full
force and effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the i 6 t h day of A p r i l , 2012.
Mayor
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Resolution No. 2012-17
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATE ND APPR VED:
Cit n ger erector of Human Resources
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2012-17
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: NOVEMBER 10, 2011 REVISED
COUNCIL APPROVAL: APRIL 2, 2012 ADOPTED REVISIONS
JOB CODE: 0132
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: MEO
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Clerk, plans, organizes, and supervises the daily office
operations of the City Clerk's Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant City Clerk classification is distinguished from the Senior Deputy City Clerk
classification in that the Assistant City Clerk provides administrative oversight for the
overall functioning of the department; while the Senior Deputy City Clerk performs
specific assignments related to department operations.
The Assistant City Clerk classification is distinguished from the City Clerk in that the
Assistant City Clerk manages the day-to-day operations of the department and assists
the City Clerk in all phases of the work. The City Clerk is an elected official responsible
for the overall functioning of the department, and serves as the legal custodian of
records for the City.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Oversees the daily operations of maintaining official City documents and records,
including, but not limited to; agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts,
agreements, deeds and other legal documents and official records of the City
Council, Redevelopment Agency and subsidiary authorities
• Manages the timely and proper distribution of the City Council agendas and all
related documents; administers the public hearing and public notice processes;
• Supervises subordinate staff; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work
products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve
problems; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct
deficiencies
• Administers the records management system including maintenance, protection,
retention and disposition of records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and
local laws, rules and regulations
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2012-17
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
• Works with video production consultant to ensure proper recording of City Council
meetings; maintains archive of video recordings for access to public and other
interested parties
• Serves as project manager and department representative for all computerized
systems and software applications designed to electronically process and publish
City Council agendas and staff reports, and manage and store scanned images
• Assists in the administration of City elections
• Administers the filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of
Economic Interests forms as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures;
implements improvements; develops and implements office systems and
procedures; prepares procedures manuals
• Provides administrative support to the City Clerk; participates in the development,
implementation and monitoring of goals, objectives and policies for the City Clerk's
Office and city-wide related functions; implements resulting policies and procedures;
serves as acting City Clerk in the City Clerk's absence ;signs official documents as
needed
• Supervises the passport processing function
• Interacts with various levels of City employees, government and elected officials,
and the public to resolve problems and address complaints
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment
• Conducts research, reports findings and makes recommendations
• May perform Notary Public duties
• Performs related duties as required.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to notices, minutes,
records, reports, agendas, materials, and correspondence for a municipality or other
governmental organization, as well as open meetings for legislative bodies, elections
and financial disclosure requirements
- Principles of supervision
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2012-17
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
- Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations regarding access and
dissemination of public records ,
- Computerized records storage and retrieval; imaging technology
- Laws, rules, and procedures of management, retention, and destruction of public
records
- General office practices and procedures
- Municipal government structure and processes
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and monitor the work of a municipal clerk's office
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, codes and
ordinances
- Enforce municipal and election laws and procedures
- Operate computer equipment, including word processing, database and other types
of software
- Assist the public, City officials, City staff and others in researching or obtaining City
information
- Manage the maintenance of an effective record keeping, filing and imaging system
for official records
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Interact professionally with various levels of employees, elected City officials and
appointees, outside representatives, and the general public
- Use independent judgment and initiative to analyze situations, identify problems and
recommend solutions
- Take appropriate notes to record minutes and other council actions
- Learn complex and technical information; handle multiple deadlines and multiple
projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A
typical combination includes:
Education: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or equivalent number of
collegiate units in a related field. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in a related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis
up to two (2) years.
Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible clerical, administrative support, or
paraprofessional experience including records management, working within a City
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2012-17
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Clerk's office or with an elected/appointed Board of Directors. Two (2) years of
supervisory or lead experience over clerical or administrative support personnel.
Certifications/License: Must be able to obtain a Notary Public certification within six
months of appointment Certification as a Municipal Clerk (CMC) preferred.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS -- Work is performed in a
general office environment and may involve extended periods of time at a computer
keyboard or work station. Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time; standing and
walking to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations; leaning,
bending and stooping to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing,
turning or twisting to move chair or body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or
open drawers or cabinets; light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm
grasping as needed to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment finger
dexterity to type on a computer keyboard; and hearing and speaking to answer the
telephone or answer questions of co-workers, subordinates, or the general public.
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment,
machinery, tools, and/materials used in performing essential functions such as
computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment. Tasks involve
the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work but which may involve
some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5 -
10 pounds). Reasonable accommodations) for an individual with a qualified disability
will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Must be able to work beyond a regular scheduled workday when required
Est. May 1999
Rev.June 2002/bc
Rev. August 2005/vb
Rev.Sept 2010/jd
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Res. No. 2012-17
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on April 16, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Boardman
NOES: Harper
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CK Clerk and ex-officidZlerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California