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BILL NO.79-25
Bianca Tirado, City Clerk
PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
•Removal of a part-time Administrative Assistant Position for the South
Bend Common Council (with a 2026 cap of $59,740) to place in the office
of the City Clerk
•Establish a full-time Executive Assistant Position (with a 2026 cap of
$59,740) and adding benefits.
•There is no salary increase to the position; only changing to full-time with
benefits.
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PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
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CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COMMON COUNCIL CITY CLERKMAYOR
COUNCIL INTERNS Office of the City Clerk
DEPUTY CITY CLERK/DIRECTOR OF
POLICY
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK/CHIEF
OF STAFF
EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT/DIRECTOR OF
SPECIAL PROJECTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COMMON COUNCIL CITY CLERKMAYOR
COUNCIL INTERNS Office of the City Clerk
DEPUTY CITY CLERK/DIRECTOR OF
POLICY
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK/CHIEF
OF STAFF
EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT/DIRECTOR OF
SPECIAL PROJECTS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CLERK’S OFFICE OPERATIONS TEAM
CITY CLERK
The Clerk is responsible for maintaining custody and
controlling the filing and storage of all legislative
documents, minutes, and other written or recorded
materials relevant to the operation of the City
government. This role also involves the timely
distribution of notices and the administration of
oaths for Police Officers, Fire Officials, and any
appointed members.
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK/CHIEF OF STAFF
The Chief Deputy Clerk/Chief of Staff is the direct
report in the absence of the City Clerk. Serving as Fiscal
officer for Council & Clerk departments, the Chief
Deputy Clerk reviews minutes and agendas, manages
Internship programs, and assists with Youth Council
initiatives.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DIRECTOR OF
SPECIAL PROJECTS
This role involves preparing minutes for all council and
committee meetings, drafting oaths for swearing-in
processes, initiating special projects, and overseeing
the technology required for hybrid meetings.
DEPUTY CLERK/DIRECTOR OF POLICY
The Deputy Clerk/Director of Policy is responsible for
the composition of all council meeting agendas and
packets, ensuring adherence to legislative
requirements. Additionally, they prepare resolutions and
special proclamations and maintains official records of
filings.
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COMMON COUNCIL OPERATIONS TEAM
Interns
•Respond to constituent concerns in timely, efficient manner and redirecting to other city
departments or outside agencies when necessary. Create and maintain records relating to
the assistance provided.
•Organize and coordinate city outreach efforts and other public events.
•Assists with development and execution of communications and marketing pieces to the
general public, media, neighborhoods, and internal staff with an emphasis in
communication media as well as design and graphics.
•Develop and implement social media strategies/campaigns across all channels
•Time spent will rotate between Council members in order of Council priorities (Put together
by Council President and Council members)
•Will attend all Council on and off-site events in order of Council priorities
•Works in conjunction with the Common Council. Council attorney and City Clerk and the
Clerk’s staff.
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COMMON COUNCIL OPERATIONS TEAM
Executive Assistant (Administrative Assistant–Common Council)
•Attends all Common Council and Committee meetings, on and off-site, ensuring consistent
format and accuracy of content.
•Assist with scheduling and maintaining of all Boards and Commissions in the City Hall
Council Chambers
•Provide hands-on technical support for Council Members in meetings and events (A/V
setup, livestream coordination, basic device troubleshooting).
•Plan, produce, and publish multimedia content (copy, graphics, short-form video) that
highlights Council priorities, programs, and outcomes.
•Draft press releases, talking points, and event collateral; coordinate media requests and
press conferences.
•Track performance across web and social channels; produce actionable monthly
dashboards to inform strategy and resource allocation.
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•Scheduler of all Common Council Committee meetings (on and off-site) and
events.
•Provides administrative support for the City Council and Council Attorney,
including composing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations,
drafting of legal documents, etc.
•Manages all Common Council social media content.
•Assists with the Youth Council Advisory program management and programing
planning/logistics.
•Maintains the Council website.
•Completes special projects and duties assigned by the Common Council.
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Executive Assistant (Administrative Assistant–Common Council)
Description Cont.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
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