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Approval of the Revised Classification Specification and Recruitment Bulletin: Deputy City Clerk
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Meeting Date: August 3, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Amy Webber / Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas (07/29/22); (E-mail) All City Staff (07/29/22)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources (07/28/22)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised classification specification and recruitment bulletin for Deputy City Clerk.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Historically, the City Clerk was an elected position. In 2006, the electorate determined to convert the elected City Clerk position into an appointed position. Once the Charter revisions were adopted, the City Clerk functions were incorporated into the duties of an Assistant City Manager.
During the fiscal year 2016/2017 budget process the City Manager proposed and received approval from City Council to reorganize the functions of the City Clerk's Office. This reorganization resulted in the approval of funding a full-time City Clerk to oversee the City Clerk's Office day to day operations. Since that reorganization the need for additional staff has been identified.
During the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget process the City Manager proposed and received approval from City Council to reclassify a vacant position to Deputy City Clerk. Human Resources staff, in concert with the City Manager's Office, reviewed the needs of the position. This review resulted in the proposed revisions to be in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and best business practices for City Clerk operations. The result of that review is the proposed revised...
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