Chapter 2.05
CITY CLERK

Sections:

2.05.010    Appointed city clerk position created.

2.05.020    Powers and duties of the city clerk.

2.05.030    Bonds of the city clerk.

2.05.010 Appointed city clerk position created.

A.    The position of an appointed city clerk of the city of Angels is created, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36501 and 36510.

B.    The city council vests the city administrator with the power to appoint or dismiss the city clerk, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36510. The city administrator is also delegated the responsibility of conducting a performance review and setting the salary for the city clerk. Both the appointment of, and salary for, the city clerk are subject to ratification by the city council.

C.    During a vacancy in the city clerk position, the mayor may appoint a city councilmember as city clerk pro tempore, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36804. The city administrator may make an interim appointment of any duly qualified person to perform the duties of the city clerk during a vacancy of the city clerk position.

D.    In case of a vacancy of the city clerk position, the mayor or the city administrator may execute instruments on behalf of the city clerk.

E.    The city clerk position may be combined with the city treasurer position by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 499 §2(part), 2020)

2.05.020 Powers and duties of the city clerk.

The city clerk shall have the duties and powers described in the provisions of the California Government Code, this code and other ordinances or resolutions of the city council, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. In addition, the city clerk shall have the following duties and powers:

A.    Plan, manage, oversee, and direct certain operations and services under the direct supervision of the city administrator, which include the statutory responsibility of the city clerk, municipal elections and records management.

B.    Ensure compliance with the Brown Act, the Elections Code, the Political Reform Act, and the Public Records Act in consultation with the city attorney’s office.

C.    Attend all meetings of the city council, keep accurate records of city council proceedings, retain custody of the city seal, keep an ordinance and resolution book, and record all ordinances and resolutions in such book with certifications attached. At the request of a member of the city council, the city clerk shall enter the ayes and noes into the book.

D.    Perform such duties and exercise such other powers as may be delegated to the city clerk from time to time by the city administrator, or by ordinance or resolution of the city council, including any responsibilities enumerated in the city clerk job description. (Ord. 499 §2(part), 2020)

2.05.030 Bonds of the city clerk.

The city clerk shall execute a bond or other security in accordance with the requirements of the California Government Code and any other state law applying or relating to bonds of public officers. (Ord. 499 §2(part), 2020)