CITY CLERK― City of Coopersville, MI (pop. 4,500) is seeking a full-time City Clerk. Coopersville is ideally located on Interstate 96, minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Coopersville offers a quality community built on a strong partnership between its citizens, businesses, and local government. The City of Coopersville offers a professional and stable working environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development.
Appointed by City Council, the City Clerk serves as chief clerical official and reports directly to the city manager. The person in this position regularly interacts with local businesses and the general public. Excellent personal communication skills are desired.
Major responsibilities are:
- prepare and preserve the minutes for City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and other board minutes, corporate records, bylaws or ordinances;
- conduct municipal elections;
- prepare legal notices;
- arrange and record public hearings;
- contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- codification of municipal ordinances;
- manage the municipality’s archives;
- witness oaths and affidavits and certify documents; and
- issue business licenses.
May assist city manager with the following:
- as Zoning Administrator responsible for compliance and enforcement of City ordinances;
- manage access to public information as FOIA coordinator; and
- Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals packet preparation and meeting coordination.
Preference will be given to a candidate with a minimum of five (5) years experience in local government, with the ideal candidate having a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field with progressively responsible experience in the public sector or government, preferably as clerk or deputy clerk. Certification as a MAMC or IIMC is desired, but not required. Experienced clerks or deputy clerks are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé with salary history and requirements, and list of three (3) professional references by January 29, 2010 to: Attn: Clerk Search Committee; City of Coopersville; 289 Danforth Street; Coopersville, MI 49404. Materials may be submitted electronically to: kbush001@msn.com with “Clerk Search” in the subject line or faxed to (616) 997–6679. This is a full-time position, with salary dependent upon qualifications. The City of Coopersville offers a competitive fringe benefit package.
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