City of Belding

04/22/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPUTY CITY CLERK

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH VARIED HOURS.
• Regular hours are approximately 15-20 hours per week, offering some flexibility
• In the 4-6 weeks prior to an election, up to 40 hours per week may be required
• Required to work in the polls every Election Day from beginning to end
• Applicant must have flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends

SCOPE OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED:
• Prepare agenda packets and perform clerical duties including attending meetings and preparing minutes for Downtown Development Authority (DDA); Planning Commission, Recreation Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
• Prepare agenda packets and perform clerical duties for the Belding City Council in the Clerk’s absence or as assigned.
• Maintain the QVF program
• Election support, including but not limited to, voting equipment set-up and testing, polling place set-up, issue absentee ballot applications and ballots, assist in election day preparation, order and maintain up-to-date election forms and supplies
• Liaison to Special Events Committee
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Outstanding Customer Service and Communication Skills
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Possess the ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure, in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to comprehend Michigan Election Laws, City Ordinances, City Charter and Board/Commission Bylaws
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s license
• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Possess or ability to obtain Election Accreditation through the Michigan Bureau of Elections, complete Qualified Voter Training (QVF) and Election Inspector Training within 45 days of employment

COMPENSATION: $20/hour

Submit an application for employment, resume’ and letter of interest to City Clerk at Belding City Hall, or by email to [email protected].

This position will remain open until filled.

Official Website for the City of Belding, Michigan

04/09/2026

Spring is a time for new beginnings and opportunities. Coincidently, Belding is experiencing those new beginnings and opportunities as well!

The city welcomes Adam Poll as our new City Manager! Read a short autobiography about Mr. Poll as our featured article this quarter.

Dial-A-Ride has a new carry-on policy; see page 3 for more information.

It's an election year. Be sure to check out the City Clerk's article discussing absentee ballots, early voting, city council vacancies, as well as opportunities to serve on local boards/commissions or as an election inspector.

Happy Spring everyone!

04/09/2026

SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
FOR APPOINTMENT TO BELDING CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BELDING

The City Council of the City of Belding is accepting Letters of Interest from qualified applicants to be considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The vacancy is for one partial-term expiring in November, 2026.
• Letters of Interest shall be filed no later than noon (12PM) on Monday, May 4, 2026
Submit Letters of Interest to Belding City Clerk, 120 S. Pleasant, Belding, MI 48809 or [email protected].
• Interviews will be conducted during the Regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7PM at the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street in Belding.
• Belding City Council will make the appointment of new council member following the interviews.

In addition to being United States citizen, please note the following:

Belding City Charter
Section 4.9 Filling vacancies.
• If a vacancy occurs in any elective City office, the Council shall, within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs, appoint a person who possesses the qualifications required of holders of said office to fill the unexpired term of the person whose office the vacancy occurs.

Section 4.4 Eligibility for office in the city.
• Must be a resident of the City of Belding for at least one-year immediately prior to, and is a registered elector on the day of his/her appointment to fill a vacancy.
• No person shall be eligible for any appointive City office who is in default to the City.

Section 4.11 Oath of Office.
• Before entering upon the duties of his/her office, the appointee shall take the Oath of Office prescribed by the Michigan Constitution and shall file the same with the Clerk. Failure to comply within 10 days of appointment, shall be deem the officer to have declined the office.

Section 4.16 Nepotism.
• Unless, by unanimous vote of the City Council that the best interests of the City shall be served, the following relatives are disqualified from holding any elective or appointive office during the term for which said elective or appointive officer was elected or appointed: Spouse, child, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister or the spouse of any of them. All relationships shall include those arising from adoption.

Interested persons may contact City Hall for more information at 616-794-1900, Ext. 210

03/18/2026

Fire Hydrant Flushing - Spring 2026
Fire hydrant flushing will take place Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd.

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03/16/2026

*NOTICE* Bridge Street Resurfacing Project
Bridge Street is scheduled to be closed from Friday, April 3rd through Wednesday, May 6th for resurfacing. Please seek an alternate route during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

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01/15/2026

Dial-A-Ride is currently experiencing issues with their phone lines. If you need a ride, please contact them on Facebook Messenger. We will let you know when the phones are working again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

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12/30/2025

12/30/2025

Happy New Year from the City of Belding!
The Belding Bugle should be arriving in your mailboxes sometime during the first full week of January.

12/02/2025

Save the date!

11/11/2025

Just a reminder that this City Ordinance is currently in effect through March 31st.
No parking on city streets helps the DPW maintain the city streets when snow accumulates. We appreciate your cooperation.

10/28/2025

*NO NOVEMBER ELECTION FOR BELDING*
Although you may notice that several local elections will be taking place in Ionia County on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, NONE of the races or ballot initiatives affect the City of Belding. We will see you next year!

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