Wendy Wood

Experience

• 

  City of Campbell, CA

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2020

  As the City Clerk and municipal manager, I ensured the city's efficient and effective operation and offered support and strategic advice to all departments. I prioritized transparency, accountability, and good governance to deliver value to all citizens.Some notable highlights of my work included:- Provided executive-level leadership for overall city operations in a community of approximately 41,000 residents.- Led a significant project that transformed the City's election process from an at-large to a district- based election.- Managed departmental budget and implemented new systems for improved technology utilization.- Increased public engagement by implementing new community outreach strategies.- Managed all City's General and Special Elections, ensuring accurate and transparent processes.- Implemented a new electronic agenda management system for cross-departmental reports, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. Show less As the Deputy City Clerk, I collaborated closely with the executive leadership team, department directors, and external partners to manage public records and oversee inquiries related to City Council actions, laws, ordinances, codes, procedures, and projects. I provided essential administrative support to the City Council, ensuring the smooth functioning of council operations and effective communication with the governing body and the public.Some notable highlights of my work included:- Reported directly to the City Clerk and worked closely with the City Council, the Executive Leadership Team, and city staff members.- Managed public records requests and transformed the electronic records management system for improved productivity.- Prepared City Council agendas and ensured compliance with the Brown Act.- Elected as the 2010-2012 Vice President for the Campbell Municipal Employees Association. Show less

  • City Clerk

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Acting City Clerk

    May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Deputy City Clerk

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2015
• 

  City of Milpitas

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  City Clerk

  As the City Clerk and key member of the Executive Team, I played a vital role in ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and regulations while promoting modernization and transparency in government practices. In my capacity as an administrative leader for Milpitas, I have collaborated closely with city and executive staff to guarantee compliance with regulatory standards, facilitate transparent processes for legislative actions, elections, and city policies, and improve community engagement.Some notable highlights of my work included:- Oversaw operations to ensure compliance with state and local regulations for a city of 80,000 residents.- Partnered with the City Attorney's office to modernize the City's Open Government Ordinance.- Assisted in implementing a hybrid meeting format for City Council Meetings, ensuring business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Managed and processed over 200 public record requests, many of which were highly complex.- Developed and implemented a new appointment management plan for the Mayor, improving community transparency and efficiency. Show less

• 

  Town of Los Gatos

  Jul 2022 - now

  Town Clerk

  As the Town Clerk for the thriving Los Gatos community, with a population of approximately 34,000, I am appointed by and report to the Town Manager. In this capacity, I provide departmental leadership and guidance to staff on government operations, collaborate effectively with the Town Attorney to address legal issues and support various Town Commissions. Additionally, I play a key role in drafting and distributing Town communications.Some notable highlights of my work included:- Assisted in implementing and providing administrative support for the hotel program for unhoused residents.- Evaluating town procedures and implementing improvements for increased efficiency.- Managing the Town Council agenda and process, including reviewing and drafting staff reports.- Identifying and resolving cross-departmental operating issues through collaborative efforts with other departments.- Successfully recruiting a highly qualified candidate to fill a crucial position supporting the Clerk and Town Manager’s offices. Show less