Town of Terry Clerk
Position Summary
The Town Clerk serves as the Town’s chief administrative and financial officer, responsible for maintaining official municipal records, overseeing financial operations, supporting the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, and ensuring compliance with state and local laws. The Town Clerk manages the Town’s budget, records, elections, and daily administrative functions while ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient municipal operations. This position requires professionalism, precision, integrity, and a strong commitment to public service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as custodian of all official Town records, including minutes, ordinances,
resolutions, contracts, and public records - Prepares and maintains agendas, minutes, and official documentation for Mayor and
Board of Aldermen meetings - Oversees municipal elections and ensures compliance with state law
- Manages the Town’s finances, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, claims
dockets, and disbursements - Prepares financial reports and submits required state, federal, and local reports
- Oversees audit preparation, bond documentation, and financial disclosures
- Supervises administrative staff and oversees daily office operations
- Manages purchasing, bids, contracts, and procurement compliance
- Assists with development, implementation, and administration of the annual budget
- Serves as primary administrative liaison between the Town, departments, and the
public - Ensures compliance with public records laws and responds to public information
requests - Performs other duties as assigned by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen