Having existed for nearly 2,000 years as the “keepers of the archives”, the office of the City Clerk is one of the oldest of government professions.  The City Clerk’s Department performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in accordance with the California Elections Code, the Political Reform Act, California Public Records Act, and the City’s Municipal Code. 

 While the main responsibility of the City Clerk is to serve as the liaison between the public and City Council, additional responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinating and administering all activities of City Council meetings in compliance with the Brown Act and related Government Codes
• Elections official for special and general municipal elections
• Ensuring compliance with the Political Reform Act and Ethics laws
• Maintenance of the City’s legislative history and Municipal Code
• Managing and coordinating Council appointed boards and commissions
• Administering the City-wide Records Management Program

The City Clerk also serves as the custodian of the City seal and is appointed by the City Council.