ASSISTANT PARISH COUNCIL CLERK

TITLE: ASSISTANT PARISH COUNCIL CLERK

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting with the daily responsibilities of the Clerk of the

Parish Council; to include (1) Maintaining the official records of the Council Office; (2) Assisting

with the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and publication

of documents; (3) Assist in formulating Minutes of the Parish Council and Committee meetings for

the official records; (4) Assist with maintaining the Parish Code of Ordinances and updating office

data logs; (5) Providing assistance to individual Council Members with special projects, drafting

ordinances and resolutions, and matters involving constituents, parish departments and other

government agencies; (6) Providing assistance to the Council Administrator when necessary; (7) Any

other duties as assigned by the Council Administrator and Clerk of the Council; and (8) Assuming

the responsibilities of the Clerk of the Council in her absence.

QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent shall possess at minimum: a two (2) year Associate

Degree or Paralegal Certificate, and a minimum two (2) years experience in Government, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Paralegal position, or similar field. Proficiency with data,

word processing and spreadsheet software applications; superior written and oral communication

skills; and adeptness at legal or document research is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four year university

in the field of administration, management, political science or similar field is desired; and

experience in legal drafting and record keeping in a parish / city council or similar office

environment.

EQUIPMENT: Computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, calculator, motor vehicle, and

any other specialty equipment as may be required.

POSITION MEETING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires attendance at meetings

of the Parish Council and Council Committees without additional compensation. Most meetings are

scheduled after normal business hours.