CLOSING SOON…City Clerk

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, finance, business, legal, or a related field. Accreditation must be verifiable at the time of appointment.
• Five (5) years of experience in progressive administrative work
• Demonstrated experience leading complex administrative work.
• Current valid driver’s license
• This position is the official, legally accountable Clerk to the Asheville City Council members and must be appointed and duly sworn into official public office.
• Certified notary public

• UNC School of Government Coursework: Must be willing to attend and successfully complete required educational courses through the UNC School of Government.
• IIMC Certification: Must use UNC coursework to actively pursue and achieve baseline certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) to gain entry into the Master Municipal Clerks Academy.
• Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Designation: Must demonstrate continuous progression toward obtaining the Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation.

The City of Asheville is seeking highly qualified applicants for the City Clerk position. Serving in a Council-appointed, unclassified (exempt) capacity, this highly visible role is responsible for performing advanced analytical work to manage the daily operations of the City Clerk’s Office. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership responsibilities: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals and salary increases; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of Asheville City Council meeting agendas and supporting documentation packets. Ensures all relevant stakeholders, including Council members, City personnel, and the media, receive timely notification of meeting schedules. Oversees the creation and retention of formal municipal documentation, such as resolutions, public notices, and official correspondence.
• Attends all Asheville City Council meetings (including evening sessions), committee meetings, hearings, and workshops to compose comprehensive, strictly accurate minutes that serve as the sole legal record of all governing body actions.
• Manages the appointment process for more than 30 boards and commissions that are appointed by the Asheville City Council.
• Serves as a professional liaison facilitating communication between the City Council, municipal departments, the public, and news organizations. Responsibilities involve managing external messaging, addressing Citizen complaints, and fostering collaborative relations with elected leaders.
• Authenticates, notarizes, and certifies official legal documents on behalf of the City. Ensures all Asheville City Council operations, meetings, and departmental activities strictly comply with North Carolina General Statutes, Public Records and Meetings laws, local ordinances, and standard parliamentary procedures.
• Facilitates public access to municipal documents in strict compliance with state public records laws, and manages the intake, routing, and follow-up of citizen inquiries and complaints regarding City services.
• Manages complex calendar coordination for the Asheville City Council, overseeing all meeting and event logistics, including venue reservations, audio/visual equipment setup, material preparation, and catering arrangements.
• Maintains secure custody of the official City seal and manages the comprehensive retention lifecycle of all municipal archives, including meeting minutes, ordinance books, contracts, leases, agreements, and records of City-appointed boards and commissions.