Chapter 2.08
CITY CLERK
Sections:
2.08.010 Position established.
2.08.020 Appointment—Generally.
2.08.010 Position established.
There is established the office of city clerk in and for the city of Ilwaco. (Ord. 854 § 1 (part), 2015)
2.08.020 Appointment—Generally.
The mayor shall have the power of appointment of the city clerk subject to the confirmation by a majority of the city council. (Ord. 854 § 1 (part), 2015)
2.08.030 Powers and duties.
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the city clerk shall be subject to the supervision of the city treasurer under the authority and direction of the mayor and shall include, without limitation, the following:
A. Keep a full and true record of every act and proceeding of the city council and keep such books, accounts and make such reports as may be required by the office of the Washington State Auditor;
B. Record all ordinances passed by the city council, annexing thereto her/his certificate giving the number and title of the ordinance, stating the ordinance was published and posted according to law and that the record is a true and correct copy thereof;
C. Act as custodian of the seal of the city, and exercising the authority to acknowledge the execution of all instruments by the city requiring such acknowledgment;
D. Perform all duties as specified in Chapter 35A.42 RCW for a city clerk, and all duties as imposed by law as the election officer for the city;
E. Serve as the public records officer of the city and perform all such duties as imposed by law on the public records officer;
F. Serve as the designated license officer who shall administer the business license and regulations code Title 5;
G. Retain and maintain all signed originals of contracts and transactions to which the city may be a party, and the signed originals of all deeds and instruments of conveyance regarding real and/or personal property transactions wherein the city is grantee or transferee;
H. Give notice of all city council meetings to councilmembers, the media and the public when such is required by law;
I. All other duties as described in the city clerk job description. (Ord. 854 § 1 (part), 2015)
2.08.040 Salary.
The city clerk shall receive a salary in such amount as adopted by the annual city salary ordinance and in accordance with the position, grade and step assigned. (Ord. 854 § 1 (part), 2015)