City Secretary

The City of Operations Director is the chief administrator and appointed by Council. Listed below are just a few of the responsibilities.

  • Overseeing the performance of all Departments
  • Implementing policies and ideas adopted by Council
  • Ensuring that all projects, operations, and functions within the local government & community operate efficiently
  • Ensuring all Local, State, and Federal laws are followed
  • Responding to citizen concerns

The Manager also works to develop the annual budget, works with other administrators in the region, and performs other duties assigned to the manager per the request from Council.

 

The City of Richland Operations Director performs many duties vital to the daily operations of our local government. Listed below you will find many of the duties performed.

  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
  • Perform general office duties, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  • Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.
  • Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
  • Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  • Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
  • Maintain fiscal records and accounts.
  • Serve as a notary of the public.
  • Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
  • Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
  • Prepare reports on civic needs.
  • Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

Contact Info

Susan Hale Melton
City Secretary
103 W. Main St.
Richland, TX 76681
(903) 362-3707
cityofrichlandtx@outlook.com