Committee Clerk - Newton, United States - City of Newton (City of Newton)

City of Newton (City of Newton)

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Newton, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Committee Clerk is responsible for administrative and clerical support for the City Council committees and is responsible for the day-to-day execution and administration of the business for assigned committees, exercising judgment to ensure that all work is prepared and completed in a timely, professional and independent manner.

In addition, this position supports special projects requested by the President of the Council as well as for the assigned Committee chairs as well as other duties as assigned to assist with smooth operations of the department and assigned committees.

The Committee Clerk also provides citizen service by providing information on all aspects of the functions and actions of the City Council.

Essential Elements

Provides Council Leadership support by reviewing and preparing Council dockets, agendas, reports and Council Orders.
Provides Committee support by reviewing and preparing Committee agendas and reports along with supporting documents, making recommendations for scheduling, preparing communication for Committee Chairs, prioritizing agenda items, attending evening meetings of assigned Committees, providing staff support during meetings, managing legal requirements of public hearings including proper notifications and placing legal advertisements and provide advice and recommendations regarding the legislative process for Committee members, city personnel and citizens. Committee Clerk must possess detailed familiarly with all items before assigned Committees.
Provides overall City Council support by generating written communication for Council members, requesting information from City Departments or outside agencies, coordinating review of docket items and requests with appropriate Department Heads, conducting research and archival retrieval, providing support for special committees of the Council as needed, exercising discretion in handling and monitoring confidential information in executive sessions and providing guidance to Councilors in framing issues for the docket including providing advice and recommendations of the legislative process. Committee Clerk must possess familiarity with all items before the City Council.

Primary Elements

Manages website content by posting all agendas, reports, supporting documents and audio to the City website and keeping Committee pages updated for retrieval by the public as well as City Councilors. Updates government directories and documents as necessary.
Possesses a working knowledge of the City Ordinances, an expert knowledge of ordinances and processes pertaining to assigned committees, general knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws including Open Meeting Law and of the operations of City Government.
Undertakes special projects as required including research, analyzing and evaluating data and preparing results and recommendations. Special events planning also required.
Attends and participates in staff, department, training and other meetings.

Secondary Elements

Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each element satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree and one to three years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of recording and office procedures and the operation of office equipment such as personal computers and computer software, data processing and/or word processing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as reports and procedures manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.

Ability to present information effectively, which may be controversial in nature, one-on-one, or in small groups, to citizens or employees of the City.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.

Employees must be able to climb a step ladder and lift 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Description:

THE CITY:

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work.

Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government.

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