The City of Clinton, Missouri, is a 3rd Class city located in Henry County, serving as a regional hub with an estimated population of over 9,500. Governed by a Mayor and an 8-member City Council, the city utilizes a city administrator to manage daily operations, focusing on services and economic development.
Government & Structure
Classification: 3rd Class City, allowing for specific municipal powers under Missouri law.
Governance: Mayor-Council form with a professional City Administrator.
Leadership: The Mayor is elected city-wide for a 4-year term, while council members serve 2-year staggered terms.
Nonpartisan: City officials are elected on a nonpartisan basis.
Overview
The City of Clinton Administration Department, under the direction of the City Administrator, includes the offices of the City Administrator, City Clerk, Human Resources, Community Development, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
City Administrator
The City Administrator is responsible for directing all operations of the City. The Administrator sees that all codes, ordinances, and laws are enforced by City staff, manages day-to-day responsibilities of the City, and oversees and executes long-term planning efforts at the direction of the Governing Body.
City Clerk
Perform administrative work related to the business activities of the city, primarily statutory clerk and financial management functions. Maintain official city records, assist in the management of all aspects of City Council proceedings, and handle correspondence on behalf of the city. Manage daily accounting activities for all receipts and disbursements of city funds. Supervise administrative staff. Prepare a variety of financial reports. Assist with annual financial audit.
Human Resources
The City of Clinton's Human Resources Department is responsible for organizing employee orientations, maintaining personnel records, coordinating risk management, and overseeing enrollment and changes to employee health insurance and retirement accounts.
Accounts Payable
The accounts payable function is responsible for issuing payment for all city bills. The City of Clinton is committed to the timely and accurate processing of all vendor payments.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable is responsible for many cash inflows for the city. This department manages invoicing, payment collections, and cash applications either directly or in conjunction with other city departments.
Government & Structure
Classification: 3rd Class City, allowing for specific municipal powers under Missouri law.
Governance: Mayor-Council form with a professional City Administrator.
Leadership: The Mayor is elected city-wide for a 4-year term, while council members serve 2-year staggered terms.
Nonpartisan: City officials are elected on a nonpartisan basis.
Overview
The City of Clinton Administration Department, under the direction of the City Administrator, includes the offices of the City Administrator, City Clerk, Human Resources, Community Development, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
City Administrator
The City Administrator is responsible for directing all operations of the City. The Administrator sees that all codes, ordinances, and laws are enforced by City staff, manages day-to-day responsibilities of the City, and oversees and executes long-term planning efforts at the direction of the Governing Body.
City Clerk
Perform administrative work related to the business activities of the city, primarily statutory clerk and financial management functions. Maintain official city records, assist in the management of all aspects of City Council proceedings, and handle correspondence on behalf of the city. Manage daily accounting activities for all receipts and disbursements of city funds. Supervise administrative staff. Prepare a variety of financial reports. Assist with annual financial audit.
Human Resources
The City of Clinton's Human Resources Department is responsible for organizing employee orientations, maintaining personnel records, coordinating risk management, and overseeing enrollment and changes to employee health insurance and retirement accounts.
Accounts Payable
The accounts payable function is responsible for issuing payment for all city bills. The City of Clinton is committed to the timely and accurate processing of all vendor payments.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable is responsible for many cash inflows for the city. This department manages invoicing, payment collections, and cash applications either directly or in conjunction with other city departments.
Christina Maggi
City Administrator
CONTACT
Responsibilities:
It is the City Administrator's job is to make sure the policy decisions made by the City Council are carried out and that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
The City Administrator is responsible for:
• Making recommendations to the Council, which the Council may accept, reject, or modify.
• Implementing any action taken by the Council.
• Making budget recommendations to the City Council.
• Overseeing all department managers, who supervise approximately 80 full time employees.
City Administrator
CONTACT
Responsibilities:
It is the City Administrator's job is to make sure the policy decisions made by the City Council are carried out and that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
The City Administrator is responsible for:
• Making recommendations to the Council, which the Council may accept, reject, or modify.
• Implementing any action taken by the Council.
• Making budget recommendations to the City Council.
• Overseeing all department managers, who supervise approximately 80 full time employees.
Wendee Seaton
City Clerk/Finance Officer
CONTACT
Responsibilities:
Perform administrative work related to the business activities of the city, primarily statutory clerk and financial management functions. Maintain official city records, assist in the management of all aspects of City Council proceedings, and handle correspondence on behalf of the city. Manage daily accounting activities for all receipts and disbursements of city funds. Supervise administrative staff. Prepare a variety of financial reports. Assist with annual financial audit.
