About the City Clerk

The City Clerk is an elected position.

Elections

As an Elections Official, the City Clerk manages Federal, State, and Local election procedures that select local representatives. The Clerk helps candidates meet their legal duties before, during, and after elections.

From early planning to certifying results and filing final campaign reports, the Clerk oversees every step of the election process that supports our democratic system.

Legislature

As a Legislative Administrator, the City Clerk supports the City Council and helps guide the legislative process.

Key duties include:

• Preparing City Council meeting agendas
• Making sure legal notices are properly posted or published
• Coordinating meeting arrangements
• Recording Council decisions

These records document the official actions that shape local government.

Records

As a Records Manager, the City Clerk protects and preserves the city’s official records.

By law, the Clerk must keep and organize:

• Meeting minutes
• Ordinances
• Resolutions

The Clerk also ensures that public records are easy for residents to access. This responsibility helps maintain transparency and trust in local government.