City Secretary

City Secretary Responsibilities

The city secretary is an officer of the city, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, and reports to the City Manager. The position of City Secretary is a statutory position required by state law.

In addition to the statutory duties of the position, the City Secretary serves to enhance public participation in municipal government and safeguard the democratic government process through transparent open government and open records. Additional responsibilities of the city secretary include:

Boards and Commissions

City Council Administrative Support

City Council Services

Elections

Open Records/Open Meetings

Ordinances and Resolutions

Records Custodian/Records Management Officer

Additional Duties

Develops and oversees the city secretary and council budgets

Maintains all council committee's minutes

Posts all legal notices and agendas

Publishes legal ads and notices for the city

Serves as custodian of the city corporate seal and attests the mayor's signature on all official documents

Serves as parliamentarian for the council