Mayor Jim Ferrell has appointed Stephanie Courtney to the position of city clerk, pending City Council confirmation.

The city clerk is responsible for managing the city’s records, and coordinating and distributing Council meeting agendas, minutes and related materials.

“Stephanie has top technical qualifications and over 16 years experience with the city of Federal Way. She knows our systems and procedures and she knows our community well,” Ferrell said. The City Council will consider her confirmation at the Oct. 7 Council meeting.

Courtney has served the city of Federal Way as deputy city clerk since 2000. She is a certified municipal clerk through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and has held this designation since 2003. She previously held the position of licensing specialist/account tech I with the city from 1998-2000. She has also held financial and accounting positions with Velocity Holdings, LLC and Kenworth Northwest Inc.

Courtney has strong roots in the community and is a graduate of Decatur High School.