City Secretary

Candy Cox has been a dedicated employee of the City of Hudson since April 2008. Through her years of service, she has developed a strong understanding of municipal operations and has consistently demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to serving the community.

In recognition of her experience and dedication, Candy has been promoted to City Secretary. In her new role, she will be responsible for maintaining official City records, preparing City Council agendas and minutes, coordinating elections, ensuring compliance with state and local requirements, and supporting the City's administrative operations. Her extensive knowledge of City operations and commitment to public service make her well-qualified to serve as City Secretary.

As City Secretary, Candy's responsibilities include:

• Recording, editing, and distributing City Council meeting minutes and preparing agendas and meeting packets.
• Maintaining official City records, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, municipal codes, and other public documents.
• Providing public notice of official meetings and activities and responding to requests for information from citizens, government agencies, and other organizations.
• Planning, organizing, and maintaining the filing, safekeeping, and electronic management of municipal records.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of City policies, priorities, and administrative procedures.
• Supporting the City's financial operations by maintaining fiscal records, assisting with budget preparation and administration, and preparing required financial and regulatory reports.
• Administering payroll by maintaining payroll records, processing employee payroll, managing employee benefits and retirement information, and ensuring the timely filing of payroll taxes, sales taxes, and criminal costs and fees.
• Serving as a Notary Public for official City business.
• Preparing reports on civic needs and assisting with special projects and City events as assigned.
• Performing general administrative duties, including correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, and other office support functions.