Municipal Clerks Go Back to List Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

Tasks
	Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
	Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
	Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
	Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
	Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
	Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
	Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
	Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
	Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
	Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $60,099.00 $28.89  $21.96  $23.52 - $32.47  Bridgeport/Stamford $65,917.00 $31.69  $23.40  $25.27 - $36.00  Danbury $60,440.00 $29.06  $22.69  $24.06 - $30.99  Hartford $60,471.00 $29.08  $22.24  $23.34 - $32.79  New Haven $58,820.00 $28.28  $21.32  $23.40 - $30.63  New London/Norwich $55,849.00 $26.85  $20.59  $22.54 - $29.79  Waterbury $58,810.00 $28.28  $23.07  $24.81 - $30.11  Torrington $52,548.00 $25.26  $20.74  $22.30 - $28.51

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   135   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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