Chapter 2 OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK Flashcards
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What is the appointment /term in office
Can be appointed within 90 days of the vacancy of the clerk for a 1 year term (Acting Clerk) for no more than three years
What are the qualifications to take the examination for RMC
21 years old
US Citizen
Good moral character
High School Diploma
2 years college education
Who conducts the exam for RMC
Division of Local Government Services Department of Community Affairs.
How long is the RMC certification good for
2 years
Who can revoke a RMC’s license and what for
The Director of Local Government Services Department of Community Affairs.
Dishonest Practices, failure to comply with the law or other good cause
What are the 7 Core Duties of the Municipal Clerk
Secretary to the Municipality
Secretary to the governing body
Chief administrative officer of elections
Registrar of voters
Administrative officer
Manager and coordinator of Records
What is the most active state agency on local government financial and managerial functions
Division of Local Government Services
Name the three organizations within the Division of Local Government Services
Bureau of Financial Regulation (Budget, Bonds, Audits)
Bureau of Local Management Services (Advisory and technical assistance)
Bureau of Authority Regulation - regulate local public authorities and special districts
Who is the supervision of the financial affairs of municipalities
Local Finance Board
How many members are on the Local Finance Board
7 members
What are the 4 responsibilities of the Division of Local Government Services
Regulate Finances
Technical Assistance
Research in local government finance and operations
Administration of state grant
What are the 3 duties of the Division of Taxation, Department of Treasury
Processing and tax administration
Special procedures and investigations
Audit
