There is hereby created within the Office of the City Clerk the position of Deputy City Clerk. The Deputy City Clerk shall serve under the supervision of the City Clerk and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the City Clerk, City Administrator, or as provided by applicable law.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Atlantic City 8-20-2025 by Ord. No. 65-2025. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Deputy Clerk shall have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A.
Assisting the City Clerk in preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions for meetings of the City Council.
B.
Assisting with the maintenance and safekeeping of all municipal records, contracts, and official documents.
C.
Performing the functions of the City Clerk in his or her absence or incapacity.
D.
Overseeing the issuance of licenses and permits as required by law or ordinance.
E.
Managing OPRA (Open Public Records Act) requests in coordination with the City Clerk.
F.
Administering oaths and affirmations and performing other statutory duties as authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
The Deputy City Clerk shall possess the qualifications required under applicable state statutes and regulations, and shall have relevant education and/or experience in municipal administration, recordkeeping, or public service. Possession of or progress toward a Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) certification is preferred.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect upon final adoption and publication as required by law.