Chapter 2.25
TOWN CLERK

Sections:

2.25.010    Appointment.

2.25.020    Oath.

2.25.030    Duties.

2.25.010 Appointment.

The board of trustees, at its first meeting after each regular election, shall appoint some qualified person as town clerk. In case a vacancy should occur in the office of clerk, the board shall appoint a clerk for the unexpired term. [Ord. 239, 1974. Code 1999 § 2-5-1].

2.25.020 Oath.

Before entering upon the duties of the office, the town clerk shall take an oath or affirmation of office. [Ord. 239, 1974. Code 1999 § 2-5-2].

2.25.030 Duties.

The town clerk shall perform the following duties:

(a) The town clerk shall be the clerk of the board and shall attend all meetings of the board and shall keep a permanent journal of its proceedings.

(b) The town clerk shall be the custodian of all of the town’s records and such records shall be open at all reasonable times for inspection by electors of the town.

(c) The town clerk shall certify by his or her signature all ordinances and resolutions enacted or passed by the board.

(d) The town clerk shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or by the board of trustees. [Code 1999 § 2-5-3].