Works closely with Mayor and City Manager staff and establishes effective communications with service organizations, neighborhood councils, minority groups, business or professional associations, and other citizen groups whose opinions should be considered in development of Council policy. Serves as Council liaison for the Municipal Court function. In addition, the Executive Assistant to Council compiles and evaluates social, historical, and economic data which relate to issues being considered by Council. Responsibilities further include supervising citizen assistance and Council research staff, and coordinating Council subcommittee activities. Work is assigned in broad terms, and the employee operates with considerable independence in carrying out assignments.
Performance is evaluated on the basis of results obtained.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Research methods, technique of organization and presentation of research findings. Effects of social and economic conditions on the development of public policy. Current urban problems and administrative practices. Budget and finance administration.