Kathryn Taylor

Records Management & Documentation

• Maintain and safeguard official city records, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, meeting minutes, and historical documents.
• Manage the City’s records retention and destruction policies in accordance with Alabama law.
• Serve as the custodian of the City Seal and affix it to official documents.

City Council Support

• Prepare agendas and notices for City Council meetings, work sessions, and public hearings.
• Record and transcribe accurate minutes of council proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act.

Public Records & Transparency

• Respond to public records requests in compliance with Alabama’s public access laws.
• Provide access to municipal documents and support transparency initiatives.

Elections & Voter Services

• Coordinate municipal elections in collaboration with the Baldwin County Probate Office and the Secretary of State.
• Maintain accurate voter registration records within city limits.
• Administer candidate filings.

Legal Compliance

• Publish legal notices, ordinances, and public hearing announcements as required by law.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Administrative Support

• Serve as liaison between the City Council and city staff or the public.
• Provide administrative support to the Mayor, City Council, and department heads as needed.
• Monitor and administer official oaths of office.
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Policy & Procedure Development

• Recommend updates to policies and procedures related to records management and public access.
• Assist in drafting or reviewing city ordinances and administrative policies.

• Collaborated with various stakeholders, such as schools, probation officers, and social workers to create comprehensive case plans for successful outcomes.
• Provided comprehensive support to judges, attorneys, and court personnel, contributing positively to overall courtroom efficiency.
• Ensured adherence to all relevant laws and regulations during each step of the mediation process.
• Enhanced communication between parties by coordinating effective mediation sessions for dispute resolution.
• Created and implemented preadjudicated diversion plans for juveniles charged with public and status offenses
• Attended Juvenile Court

• Served as individual state bar association membership coordinator & liaison to help implement the state's Casemaker online legal research tool.
• Served as first point of contact to facilitate technical inquiries
• Fielded telephone inquiries of bar associations who were interested in providing Casemaker to their members.
• Assisted in the creation of presentations