Chapter 2.09
CITY CLERK
Sections:
2.09.010 Office of city clerk.
2.09.020 Applicability of laws.
2.09.010 Office of city clerk.
(1) There is created and established the office of city clerk, to be filled or vacated by appointment or removal by the mayor.
(2) The city administrator may appoint one or more persons to aid as deputy clerks who shall be either part-time or full-time under the direction of the city clerk.
(3) The office shall be under the general supervision of the city administrator who shall be responsible for coordination of this office’s work with other activities of the city administrator’s office. (Ord. 1754 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1118 § 2, 1997).
2.09.020 Applicability of laws.
The city clerk shall have the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws of the state and ordinances of the city, now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the city administrator. (Ord. 1754 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1118 § 3, 1997).
2.09.030 Specific duties.
The city clerk shall:
(1) Attend all regular and special meetings of the council where action will be taken and keep a permanent journal of its proceedings. The clerk shall not be required to attend workshops. These meetings will be videotaped and made available online. If the clerk is not in attendance, the clerk shall designate an alternative staff member to take cursory minutes at the meetings of the council where no action is taken.
(2) Record and certify all ordinances and resolutions.
(3) Serve as custodian of the city seal and official city records.
(4) Prescribe and furnish sample forms for petitions provided for by law or city ordinance.
The city administrator may designate or contract with one individual who shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the city clerk in the absence of the city clerk. (Ord. 1754 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1707 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1118 § 4, 1997).