City Clerk's Office

Responsibilities

The City Clerk's Office serves as the technical administrative liaison for all official actions between the City Council and Mayor, as provided by State law and City code.

• Attends all council meetings, officially certifies actions taken by the Council for approval or veto by the Mayor
• Attests to the correctness of documents executed by the Mayor and Council
• Certifies such matters to various City departments and appropriate agencies
• Directs the preparation of the biweekly Council agenda

The City Clerk also maintains all City records and documents, including official minutes, resolutions and ordinances of the weekly Council meetings. Permanent files are kept of all City contracts, agreements, franchises, property deeds, City board and agency appointments, expiration notices, insurance policies and bonds required by City regulations.

The City Clerk serves as secretary and Commissioner of the City Planning and Zoning Commission and the Election Manager for Municipal Elections. The City Clerk serves as the Treasurer, responsible for the recording of revenue and expenditures, bank reconciliation, budgets and financial reports.