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General Fund

Elections
The City Secretary serves as the Election Administrator for all city-held elections. Including contracting with the
appropriate counties for election services, serving as point of contact with candidates, candidate filings, candidate
packet and forms, campaign finance filings, election notices and publication notices of upcoming elections, new
Council orientation, and serving as a resource for candidates, media and residents on election related questions.

Records and Information Management
The Records and Information Management Office advises and facilitates the creation, maintenance, retention,
access and disposition of all City records to ensure compliance with all state requirements. The Office partners
with the Information Technology Solutions Department to implement and manage enterprise information
management solutions among City departments.

FY2023 DISCUSSION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

The Adopted Budget:
· Increases by $223,890 and two authorized positions to assist with Boards and Commissions and Council
and Elections support.
· Increases by $200,000 for election costs, previously budgeted in Non-Departmental.
· Increases by $72,444 in salary and benefits for previously approved costs associated with pay for
performance, rising health care costs, and pension contributions.
· Increases by $38,657 for costs associated with the salary increase for City Secretary.
· Increases by $36,311 in other operating costs including staff development, Council Meetings meals, and
additional cell phones.

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