Under general direction, to perform confidential, complex, and highly responsible support services for the City Clerk; conduct elections; to act for and in the absence of the City Clerk, to perform duties as required by state law and legislative policy; and perform related work as required. Essential Functions Directs the administrative and business management functions of the Department; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplines, up to and including termination; assists in the conduct of elections, recalls, referendums, initiatives and measures; coordinates and advises public officials, candidates for office and the p