CCN Legislative Research & Policy Analyst

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Job description

CCN Legislative Research & Policy Analyst

Salary commensurate with experience

Position expires: 8/29/23

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This is a senior-level classification in the Office of Research and Policy Analysis responsible for assisting

in successfully fulfilling obligations to provide legislative support to the Atlanta City Council, including the

research, review and drafting of legislation and policy recommendations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and review legislative issues for City Council, including but not limited to

financial initiatives, and disseminates research findings orally and in writing.

• Draft ordinances, resolutions, and other documents for the City Council.

• Research specific legislative issues for City Council.

• Plan, organize and coordinate department legislation for committee process.

• Draft and prepare amendments to legislation and letters and memoranda as needed.

• Review amendments to the City Charter, Code and other City documents for

accuracy.

• Annotate and prepare comments related to legislation and review for completeness .

• Staff Council committee meetings, public hearings, work sessions, task forces, and

other Council meetings as needed.

• Interact with internal and external individuals and agencies regarding policy

development and other issues.

• Demonstrate superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to

innovation and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of City, federal and state government policies, practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of City legislative process.

• Knowledge of City organizational structure and key contacts within departments.

• Strong research and verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong planning, organizational and presentation skills.

• Ability to research legislative topics in a variety of sources. • Ability to develop contacts with other legislative policy makers within Georgia. • Ability to interface with multiple levels within the departments and the Mayor's Office. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in timely manner.

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