City Clerk's Office

Duties & Functions

The duties and functions of the City Clerk's Office are set forth in state statutes, the City Charter and Municipal Code. The City Charter states that the City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Council. The City Clerk serves as assistant to the City Council and City Manager and performs a variety of duties.

Home Rule Charter, Municipal Code, and City Council Records

The Municipal Code with the City Charter is available online for reference. The City Clerk records the official minutes of City Council meetings, ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council. 

Elections

The City Clerk's Office conducts City elections. Regular municipal elections are held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. 

Public Records

The City Clerk is the official custodian of the City's public records. The City Clerk's Office is responsible for the legal retention of all documents of the City and for the preservation of all archival documents. The City Clerk's Office also processes public records requests. Find more information about public records.

Liquor, Business, and Security Guard Licenses

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for the issuance of liquor licenses, business licenses, and security guard licenses.