The city clerk shall be appointed by the city manager. The city clerk shall have those powers and duties as mandated by city Charter, municipal code, or assigned by the city manager or designee. The city clerk shall exercise management of the staff assigned to the city clerk's office and may appoint one or more persons as deputy city clerk for the performance of the work, duties, and responsibilities of the office of city clerk. A deputy city clerk shall assume and perform all duties of the city clerk when absence or a vacancy occurs. (Ord. No. 91-48, § 1, 11-13-1991)