Municipal Clerks

• Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
• Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
• Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
• Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
• Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
• Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
• Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
• Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
• Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
• Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
• Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
• Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
• Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
• Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.

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• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Municipal Clerks.