REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Revised Job Descriptions for Assistant City Clerk and Public Information Officer
Report
BACKGROUND
City Council approves all salary schedules and job descriptions pursuant to the City's Personnel & Salary Resolution, sections 4, 6, and 9.
DISCUSSION
The Assistant City Clerk and Public Information Officer positions are vacant management positions in the City's unclassified service and the incumbents will serve at the discretion of the City Manager in "at will" positions. Each job description incorporates the expectation for the incumbent to adhere to the City's Code of Ethics and Values, and demonstrate strong professional and service-oriented leadership. This report recommends changes to the job descriptions to better align them with the positions.
Assistant City Clerk
This position is a key leadership position in the unclassified service responsible for assisting the City Clerk in the administration of the City Clerk's Office. The job description is being updated to replace the duties relating to the Redevelopment Agency with the Stadium Authority. The use of Microfilm is also being removed. There is no recommended change to the salary range as our market rate analysis shows that it is above the average.
Public Information Officer
Staff recommends updating the classification title for Community Relations Manager to Public Information Officer, as well as revising the job description, to reflect the duties performed as the City's spokesperson. This is a senior management position reporting directly to the City Manager and is responsible for the development, implementation, and direction of the City's strategic communications plan and proactive employee and community communications on City actions and events. The incumbent will direct and coordinate public and media relations including social media and community outreach, as well as produce newsletters and other print publications.
Key changes include increased years of public re...
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