The Village Clerk, when authorized by the President and Board
of Trustees, may appoint one Deputy Clerk, to serve for such term
as the Clerk, with the advice and consent of the Board, may deem appropriate.
Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Deputy
Clerk shall execute a bond in an amount as shall be determined by
the Village Board.
The Deputy Clerk may execute all documents required by law to
be executed by the Village Clerk and may affix the seal of the Clerk
wherever required. In signing any document, the Deputy Clerk shall
sign the name of the Village Clerk followed with the word "By" and
the Deputy Clerk's own name and the words "Deputy Clerk."
The rate of compensation of the Deputy Clerk shall be set by
the Village Board and may be adjusted from time to time as the Board
deems appropriate.
In addition to the duties assigned by the Village Clerk, the
Deputy Clerk shall perform such other duties and functions as may
be required by statute or code or as may be approved by the Village
Board.
Nothing in this article shall be deemed to diminish or detract
from the statutory powers and authority of any of the Village's
elected or appointed officials.