Duties of this Office
The duties of the City Recorder are set by City Charter and through City Ordinances.
City Recorder
- Serves as City records manager by maintaining custody of official records and archives.
- Facilitates public relations between the citizens and the City Council.
- Attends City Council meetings, Study Sessions, and workshops; records legislative actions including city ordinances, resolutions and minutes of meetings; facilitates logistical arrangement for meetings of the City Council and ensures compliance with State public meeting laws.
- Prepares and distributes council and other agenda packets as needed; facilitates public access to the legislative process in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and openness of the decision making process.
- Acts as custodian for City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, & contracts.
- Maintains City Charter and Municipal Code.
- Provides administrative support to Mayor, City Council, City Staff as needed.
- Responds to public records requests and citizen inquiries regarding ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations concerning City governance issues.
Elections Officer
- Assists candidates as they run for office.
- Provides election information to citizens and potential candidates.
- Works closely with the County during election years.