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Clerk of the Legislature 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Classification: Unclassified Adopted: January 1, 2003; Revised: July 16, 2012; Revised: November 19, 2021 CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The position of Clerk of the Legislature is one of the most complex and responsible positions in the county organization. Its primary goal is to assist the County Legislative body in carrying out all of its basic programs. The Clerk is the right hand to the Chairperson, and the chief assistant to committee chairpersons. The Clerk shares the responsibility for supplying specialized knowledge to a group that can devote only part of its time to county business. The Clerk serves as a liaison with county departments and outside agencies, as well as federal, state and local governments. NOTE: The incumbent must maintain county residency during the length of employment. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Mandated to follow the provisions of NYS County Law as well as relative sections of Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Law, Municipal Home Rule Law and Highway Law; Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Legislature’s Rules of Procedures; Responsible for legal advertisements in accordance with applicable state laws and in accordance with the Open Meetings Law; To keep a records of all acts and proceedings of the Board and certify that the bound volume of proceedings is a true copy; To be the custodian of certain records, all County contacts and other papers required or authorized by law to be deposited in his/her office; In conjunction with the County Attorney’s Office, draft and present Local Laws to the legislative body in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law and advertise the same in accordance with County Law Section 214; To keep the office open for the transaction of business from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Summer hours for the months of July and August to be 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To provide the public with information on county government to include the use of the county’s web page and the development of a county directory; To perform any other assigned duties as required; To perform the functions of County Auditor (see attached job description). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: This position is a key administrative position in county government, which requires confidentiality, courtesy, tact and discretion toward officials and public. Ability to work independently in carrying out the duties prescribed by law, custom, common practice and direction of the Chairman of the Legislature and the Legislators. Must have computer experience to include the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to supervise subordinate staff, delegate and coordinate office activities. SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related field ---PAGE BREAK--- Clerk of the Legislature 2 and two years of upper-level secretarial, business administration, or management experience (with preference for experience working for a municipality of New York State); or B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Technology, or a closely related field and four years of experience as described in A; or C. Six years of experience as described in A; or D. Two years experience as the Deputy Clerk of the Legislature.