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Council introduces ordinance to shift city clerk appointment from council to city manager
Summary
Council waived the first reading and introduced an ordinance that would amend municipal code chapter 2.13 to transfer appointment authority for the city clerk from the council to the city manager; staff said the change promotes operational efficiency and can be implemented after required readings and a 30‑day waiting period.
City staff presented an ordinance to amend chapter 2.13 of the Lodi Municipal Code to transfer appointment authority for the city clerk from the city council to the city manager. Human Resources and the city attorney explained the change aligns the clerk's reporting structure with administration and preserves statutory duties while allowing the manager to manage day‑to‑day operations.
Council discussed recruitment timing and whether the job flyer should disclose the incoming appointing authority; staff said recruitment can proceed with clear applicant communication and that the ordinance requires a second reading and a 30‑day post‑adoption waiting period before it becomes effective. The council waived first reading and introduced the ordinance; staff and council noted the potential need for an interim clerk depending on timing.
