Resolution 17-050 Confirming Appointment of Melissa Jacobsen as City Clerk

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Manager

RESOLUTION 17-050

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MELISSA JACOBSEN AS CITY CLERK.

WHEREAS, On February 10, 2017 Jo Johnson provided notice of her intent to retire effective June 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, It is my intent to promote Melissa Jacobsen to the position of City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.12.010 of the Homer City Code states that the City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, I believe that confirmation is particularly important for this position since the City Clerk has such a direct and close working relationship with the Mayor and Council; and

WHEREAS, Melissa Jacobsen was hired in the Homer City Clerk’s office in 2004 as Deputy City Clerk I and was promoted to Deputy City Clerk II in 2007; and

WHEREAS, Melissa Jacobsen was awarded the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Certified Municipal Clerk designation in 2008 and she was awarded the Master Municipal Clerk designation in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Melissa’s work in the Clerk’s office has been consistently exemplary in all areas and she has done an excellent job in her position as Deputy City Clerk II; and

WHEREAS, Melissa’s experience and skills are a real asset and the City is fortunate to have her fill the position of City Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, hereby confirms the appointment of Melissa Jacobsen as City Clerk.

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council, this 30th day of May, 2017.

CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                                BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, RETIRING CITY CLERK