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The City Clerk's Office provides a vital link between Canton’s municipal government and its citizens. As a "front door" to City government, the City Clerk’s Office upholds the integrity of the legislative process; provides administrative and technical assistance to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; and provides a positive atmosphere as a public servant to the Community.
The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with elected officials, officers of the city, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public, and must be able to communicate effectively, orally, written, and electronically.
The person in this position supervises full-time and/or part-time employees. The City Clerk works most regular business hours; however, an ability to attend evening meetings and other Clerk obligations are required.
The City Clerk's Office includes the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerks, and Accounting. The successful candidate would perform all the duties of a city clerk, as provided by Mississippi state law, ordinances, and rules and regulations of the City of Canton, Mississippi.
The City Clerk prepares financial statements and reports; preparation and management of the city’s budget; maintenance of books and records, including any and all required by law; compliance with Mississippi laws regarding accounting, budget and all known federal laws.
The City Clerk shall give notices of meetings, post and prepare the agenda, attend regular and special meetings, record votes of members of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, transcribing and keeping minutes of regular and special meetings, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The City Clerk is responsible for all finance and accounting, purchasing, vendor payments, information systems, debt management, human resources, and investments, participating in planning budgets by compiling past expenditure figures, estimating future costs, and making determinations of budget figures.
The City Clerk is also responsible for the following:
The person in this position must havea valid driver’s license. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Minimum three years’ experience in related work experience with progressive responsibilities. Must be computer literate and a proficient typist; must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
A certification as a municipal clerk or a master municipal clerk is highly preferred; and an understanding of the principles, functions and operations of municipal government is highly preferred.
The City of Canton offers a fringe benefit package, which includes retirement, health, & life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued vacation and sick leave. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2023.
Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Chief Administrator Officer, Jacqueline Amos
Via Electronic Mail cao@cantonms.gov
Full Time
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$32k-41k (estimate)
05/03/2023
05/01/2024
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JACKSON, MS
25 - 50
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