§ 11. City clerk-treasurer.

There shall be a city clerk-treasurer of the City of Altus, who shall be an officer of the city, elected by a majority of the registered voters of the city in an at large election. The city clerk-treasurer shall be elected for a term of four (4) years and may serve an indefinite number of terms of office. The salary for the elected city clerk shall be established by ordinance of the council. Salary adjustments shall not take effect during the current term of office of the city clerk. The elected city clerk shall be considered an employee of the City of Altus for all purposes including but not limited to the approved city benefits such as vacation, sick leave and pension. The elected city clerk shall be an employee for the purposes of the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act.

The city clerk-treasurer shall have such powers, duties, and functions as may be prescribed by law or by ordinance. In addition, the elected city clerk-treasurer shall supervise and control the operation of the office of the city clerk-treasurer.