Responsibilities

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.