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