Description

Our Core Values
 We LOVE DeSoto
 L- We lift up our community
 O- We take ownership of our collective performance
 V- We value and respect all employees
 E- We empower employees to grow
 
The purpose of the position is to act as a professional liaison between the general public, Council, and Mayor.  The Liaison to the Mayor and Council will carry out specific duties connected with the Mayor's office. Organize civic events and hospitality, including customer service to the public, city employees, and council members.

Requirements

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Responsible for maintaining the Mayoral calendar in conjunction with the City Secretary’s office staff;
• Serves as the liaison between the general public, Council, and Mayor to assist residents navigating through City services and works to build better working relationships between Council and constituents; 
• Coordinates Mayoral meetings and social engagements with elected officials and community groups such as schools, churches, businesses, etc., and communicates the details of these events to all pertinent parties, both internal and external;
• Establishes and maintains mailing lists of internal and external contacts for Mayoral communications, social functions, and community events;
• Attends all agreed-upon conferences with the Mayor and Council when the majority of the governing body is in attendance, to provide assistance and hospitality as needed;
• Assists the Mayor with projects and specific administration duties directly related to the operation of the Mayor’s Office;
• Assists Mayor and Council with Town Hall Meetings as needed;
• Researches and provides background information for Mayoral appearances, Civic Events, Speeches, and Citizen appeals;
• Performs other assigned duties.