Responsibilities

City Clerk Duties & Functions

The City Clerk is responsible for a number of legislative and administrative functions including:

Conducting municipal elections for the purpose of electing City Council members and the Mayor
Conducting recruitment for City commissions, committees, and boards
Maintaining files regarding agreements, contracts, grant deeds, and easements
Maintaining the legislative record of the City, including adopted ordinances and resolutions, and updating the Municipal Code on a continuing basis
Preparing, distributing, and processing City Council agendas, agenda packets, and agreements
Processing all statements of economic interests (Form 700) and campaign statements, as required by the Political Reform Act and pursuant to regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission
Processing and monitoring liability claims against the City
Processing required legal notices for City Council meetings, including public hearings
Processing special assessments for collection by the County on property tax rolls
Receiving bids and presiding at official bid openings
Recording and maintaining the official record of City Council and Financing Authority proceedings
Serving as notary public for the City

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 473-4568.