Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the City Secretary are established by the City Charter and local ordinances, as well as applicable state laws. Responsibilities include:

• Provide notice of City Council meetings and maintain the minutes of the proceedings of such meetings
• Prepare meeting information packets for City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
• Serve as the elections administrator for the City
• Serve as custodian of all ordinances and resolutions of the City
• Serve as records management officer for the City
• Provide records as requested through the Public Information Act
• Coordinate the appointment process for City Boards and Commissions
• Serve as the local registrar for birth and death certificates
• Issue City alcoholic beverage permits, mobile home permits, and door-to-door solicitor permits