Clerk of Council

North Canton; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Canton seeks a Council Clerk to maintain the city’s official legislative records and provide administrative support to the City Council. The role requires precision, discretion, strong organizational and communication skills, and impartial service to all members.

Regular evening attendance at meetings and occasional short-notice sessions are required. Based at or near Council Chambers, the Clerk will prepare agendas, distribute materials, coordinate calendars, post notices, and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining official records and agendas.
• Ability to organize meetings, notices, and packets with accuracy.
• Strong communication and impartial service to council members and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and distribute agendas, packets, legislation, and minutes for Council meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinate calendars, notices, and public hearings in compliance with law and city rules.
• Attend meetings, record attendance and actions, and assist with orderly administration.
• Operate meeting rooms and AV systems, including livestreaming and sign-in processes.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Documentation

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Job description

City of North Canton Job Description Position Title: COUNCIL CLERK Department: City Council Status: Full-Time Classification: Exempt Reports To: Council President The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the operational needs of the City. POSITION OVERVIEW The Council Clerk is appointed by City Council and maintains the official legislative records and proceedings of the City of North Canton. The position provides administrative and legislative support to Council, coordinates Council business under the direction of the Council President, and serves as the public’s first point of contact with Council. The position is based at or near Council Chambers. The position requires accuracy, professionalism, discretion, strong organizational and communication skills, and consistent, impartial service to every member of Council. Regular evening attendance at Council and committee meetings is required, along with occasional special sessions on short notice.

THIS POSITION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 4, 2027.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meetings and Agendas

• Prepare, organize, and distribute agendas, meeting packets, legislation, reports, correspondence, and supporting materials for regular Council meetings, Committee of the Whole, work sessions, committee meetings, special meetings, and public hearings.
• Coordinate with the Council President to create the President’s agenda, prioritize the most important items, and organize meeting business to support efficient meetings and manage meeting length.
• Coordinate with the Council President and other Council members to create and maintain the meeting calendar.
• Prepare, post, and publish required notices for meetings, special sessions, public hearings, legislation, and other Council business in accordance with applicable law and City requirements.
• Attend all Council meetings and designated Council committee meetings, call the roll, record attendance, motions, votes, and official actions, and read legislation by title as directed. Assist the Council President with the orderly administration of meetings.
• Arrange meeting rooms, audio/video recording, livestreaming, and public comment sign-in. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot meeting audio/visual systems, including resolving technical issues under pressure.

Requirements

Salary Description

$52,000–$72,800/year, commensurate with experience