Office of City Clerk

City Clerk Allyson Holm is an administrative officer of the City, and Clerk of the Council, under the direct supervision of the City Manager.  The City Clerk is the custodian of the official seal of the City, and is responsible execution of official documents.  The City Clerk is also responsible for elections, meeting administration, records management, and management of legal instruments (e.g., ordinances).  The City Clerk is responsible for all other duties as assigned by the City Charter, state law, City Ordinances, resolutions of the City Council, or instructions from the City Manager.

NEW CITY CLERK ALLYSON HOLM
 

April 16, 2013 — Congratulations to Allyson Holm for being promoted to City Clerk from Deputy Clerk!  Ms. Holm was selected after she and three other candidates were interviewed by City Manager Geisler and Human Resources Director/ City Treasurer Lambrix.  She has served the City well as Receptionist/ Recording Secretary from 2005 to 2007, and again as Deputy Clerk from September 2012 to April 2013.

Mr Geisler, Ms. Lambrix, and Mr. Fellows collectively praised Ms. Holm's knowledge, skills, and values as being the right person for the job.  Ms. Holm has been certified by by the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct elections, has a proven track record of quality meeting minutes taking, exemplary customer service skills, an excellent ability to learn new tasks, and strong problem solving skills.  (See City Clerk Job Description to learn more about the position.)  Congratulate Ms. Holm when you next see her! 

Assistant City Manager Ryan Fellows has stepped down from being the Acting City Clerk to help out as an interim Acting Deputy Clerk until the election is over.  Mr. Fellows administered the oath of office to new City Clerk Allyson Holm: