City Clerk's Office

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the City Clerk's Office to provide the highest quality service and responsiveness to the public, the City Council and City staff.

Purpose

The City Clerk is the local official who administers democratic processes such as elections, access to 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 relationships and arranges for ceremonial and official functions.

The City Clerk is responsible for election administration and serves as the filing officer for election-related items. The City Clerk is the City's filing official for campaign statements and conflict of interest statements for the Fair Political Practices Commission.

The City Clerk's Office ensures complete and accurate recording of City Council proceedings and legislative actions and maintains City official records and documents in accordance with the City's Records Management Program and Retention Schedule.

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for advertising the vacancies on the City's boards, committees and commissions and for processing the applications.