Municipal Clerks - 43-4031.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Town Clerk

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
  • Coordinate and maintain office tracking systems for correspondence and follow-up actions.
  • Develop and conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities and meetings.
  • Issue various permits and licenses, including marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
  • Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes and city charters.
  • Maintain fiscal records and accounts.
  • Participate in the administration of municipal elections, including preparation and distribution of ballots, appointment and training of election officers, and tabulation and certification of results.
  • Perform budgeting duties, including assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, and budget administration.
  • Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings and the awarding of contracts.
  • Perform general office duties, such as taking and transcribing dictation, typing and proofreading correspondence, distributing and filing official forms, and scheduling appointments.
  • Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and packets of related information.
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, and distributed.
  • Prepare reports on civic needs.
  • Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.
  • Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.
  • Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials and staff members.
  • Represent municipalities at community events and serve as liaisons on community committees.
  • Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials and private citizens.
  • Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, and state and federal legislative offices.
  • Serve as a notary of the public.

Detailed Work Activities

  • ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
  • fill out business or government forms
  • maintain appointment calendar
  • maintain job descriptions
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • maintain telephone logs
  • obtain information from individuals
  • operate duplicating equipment
  • prepare financial reports
  • prepare meeting agenda
  • prepare reports
  • provide customer service
  • take dictation
  • transcribe spoken or written information
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write business correspondence