1973-0102_BENNITT, JO_Agreement for Interim City Clerki
AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM SERVICES
AS CITY CLERK OF CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
This Agreement is made as of January 2, 1973, by and
between the CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, hereinafter called "City,"
and JOANNE BENNITT, hereinafter called "Clerk."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City requires the immediate services of a
City Clerk for an interim period pending recruitment of a qualified
person to fill the said office on a permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, Clerk is an experienced and qualified person who
is capable of undertaking and performing the duties and responsi-
bilities of the office of City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises
and the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, City and Clerk
agree as follows:
1. ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES:
Clerk hereby agrees to provide City, as an independent
contractor, all of the services which are, during the term of this
contract, imposed by the statutes of the state of California upon
City Clerks of General Law Cities, and which shall, without limita-
tion, include the following:
a) To develop agendas and prepare packets of
supporting data for all regular and special
meetings of the City Council; to attend all
regular and special meetings of the City
Council; and to record and prepare official
minutes of said Council proceedings;
b) To authenticate, preserve and maintain all
legal documents and other official records
for the benefit of the City Council, the City
staff and the public;
c) To maintain a records and information system
that will ensure the availability of necessary
data with maximum efficiency and minimal
delay;
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d) To conduct the 1974 municipal election, being
responsible for all aspects thereof;
e) To administer the business license ordinance;
f) To publish legal notices, take affidavits and
depositions, administer oaths or affirmations,
and to interface with the public within the
prerogatives of the City Clerk's responsibili-
ties;
g) To work cooperatively with the City Manager
and all City departments to facilitate a smooth,
harmonious and efficient disposition of the
City's business;
h) To process annexation proceedings, if any; and
i) To perform such other functions as the City
Council or the City Manager may prescribe.
2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence
on January 2, 1974, and extend through March 31, 1974, during which
time Clerk shall, except as otherwise provided, perform the services,
functions and assume the responsibilities of City Clerk on a full
time basis.
3. COMPENSATION: City shall pay Clerk as follows:
a) The sum of $1,400.00 per month for the basic
services hereinabove set forth;
b) The equivalent of ten cents ($0.10) per mile
transportation expenses, not to exceed the
sum of $200.00 per month; and
c) Reimbursement for meals and lodging not to
exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per month to
be paid only on such occasions when Council
meetings extend beyond 10:30 P. M.
4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
a) Clerk agrees to initiate and complete the
preliminary matters, including bonding, oath,
etc., which are required of City Clerks upon
their assumption of office, and shall cooperate
and coordinate all activities with the City
Manager.
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b) Clerk shall, upon prior coordination with the
City Manager, be permitted to attend to and
pursue such testing and interviews as may be
generated by her applications for permanent
employment elsewhere. The absences occasioned
by the foregoing shall, however, not incon-
venience nor adversely affect the normal
functions and operations of the office of City
Clerk, and there shall be a proportionate
adjustment in the basic contract price of $8.50
for each hour of said absence.
Executed as of the 2nd day of January, 1974, at San Juan
Capistrano, California.
WE
SAN JAN CAPISTRANO
S, M.D.,
ATTEST:
Joanne Bennit
City Clerk
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