The City Clerk is the local official who administers democratic processes such as elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act. The City Clerk manages public inquiries and arranges for ceremonial and official functions.
City Clerk duties include:
Meeting Management: Preparing agendas, taking minutes, ensuring compliance with open meeting laws (like the Brown Act), and arranging for meetings.
Legislative History: Maintaining records of ordinances, resolutions, and other official actions.
Public Notification: Ensuring proper public notification and publication of legal notices, agendas, and other official documents.
Records Management: Overseeing the preservation and protection of public records, including minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
Public Records Requests: Handling requests for public records and ensuring compliance with open records laws.
Elections: Overseeing municipal elections, including voter registration, candidate filings, and election results.
Ethics Filings: Managing ethics filings for political candidates and officials.