City Governance & Records Lead

Gfoat; La Marque (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Marque is seeking a City Clerk to serve as the official custodian of City records and to provide professional support to the Mayor and City Council. The Clerk handles legislative administration, public meetings, elections, records management, and transparency in compliance with the City Charter.

This Charter-appointed leadership role requires a relevant degree and municipal experience. Responsibilities include agenda preparation, public notices, training departments in records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible municipal experience.
• Direct City Clerk/Secretary experience preferred.
• TRMC preferred; notary and license compliance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to City policies and safety procedures.
• Manages all public meetings, notices, and elections.
• Maintains city records and documents in compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinates agenda preparation and presentation to City Council.
• Provides information on City Charter and ordinances to officials and public.
• Supervises records management policy training across departments.

Skills

Public administration

Governance

Records management

Compliance

Elections

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Five years municipal government experience

Tools

Notary Public certification

Texas Driver License

Job description

The City of La Marque is seeking a City Clerk to serve as the official custodian of City records and to provide professional support to the Mayor and City Council. The Clerk handles legislative administration, public meetings, elections, records management, and transparency in compliance with the City Charter.

This Charter-appointed leadership role requires a relevant degree and municipal experience. Responsibilities include agenda preparation, public notices, training departments in records