Collinsville City Clerk and Director of Operations Cheryl Brombolich retired Monday.

“I spent 31 great years with the City. I care a lot about Collinsville,” Brombolich said. “I just felt it was time to move on to a different chapter in my life.”

Brombolich was 20 years old when she began working for the City of Collinsville in 1983. She worked behind the counter under the late Lou Jackstadt. She also served as secretary to then Public Works Director Ken Keene.

“I will miss the people I worked with and serving the public,” Brombolich said. “It’s all I have done my whole career.”

Brombolich served as City Clerk from Jan. 1, 2009 until Sept. 15, 2014. She was the Deputy City Clerk from September 2005 until her appointment as clerk in 2009. Brombolich is not yet sure what she will do next.

“I’d like to thank her for her service,” City Manager Scott Williams said.

Mayor John Miller was out of town and could not be reached for comment.

As City Clerk, Brombolich was appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council. A search is underway to find a new City Clerk. Williams said he is hopeful the new person will be an internal candidate who is already familiar with city operations and the City Council. The new person will be approved by the City Council.

There will no longer be a director of operations job title. The title for the position, and who will fill it, are still being determined, Williams said. Some functions of the job include management of liquor licenses, fulfilling Freedom of Information Act requests, opening bids for City property and coordinating building maintenance, among others. The person will be hired by Williams.