The City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager and serves as liaison between the Council and the community. All public records pertaining to official actions of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency are available in the City Clerk's Office.
Custodian of Official Records
As custodian of official records, the City Clerk's Office is the central source of public records for City government, as well as the historian for the recorded history of the City. As the central source of public records, the City Clerk:
- Attends and records all City Council and Successor Agency meetings
- Maintains City Council minutes, Resolution and Ordinance books
- Maintains the City's Municipal Code
- Publishes public notices
- Receives claims against City
- Serves as filing officer for Fair Political Practices Commission
- Serves as the City's election officer for municipal elections
- Serves as custodian of City seal
- Administers oaths of office to elected and public officials
- Processes Public Records Act requests