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Council unfreezes administrative assistant position to support city secretary; motion passes 5-0
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to unfreeze a previously frozen administrative assistant position (funding remained in place) and directed staff to proceed with filling the role. Council discussed scope and whether to recruit for assistant city secretary versus a general administrative assistant.
The Parker City Council voted 5-0 on June 17 to unfreeze a previously frozen administrative assistant position so staff can begin recruitment. The funding for the position remained in the budget while the position was frozen, staff said.
Why it matters: Council and staff told the meeting that the city secretary's office is understaffed; volume of meetings and records work has increased, and staff said the office needs additional support. Council discussed whether to recruit a general administrative assistant or specifically an assistant city secretary; the item as noticed was to unfreeze the administrative assistant position, and staff said the job title can be adjusted administratively as recruiting proceeds.
Councilmembers noted past difficulty in hiring interim help with the specialized duties of a city secretary and discussed whether a temporary staffing service might provide short-term assistance while a permanent recruit is found. Ultimately the council voted to unfreeze the position; the motion carried 5-0.
What's next: Human resources and the city secretary will post the position and begin recruiting. Council asked staff to ensure the posted job matches the city's needs for records, minutes, and municipal procedures.
