What does the City Clerk’s Office do?

The City Clerk’s office serves as the custodian of the City’s records and the local filing officer under the Political Reform Act, coordinates the preparation of the City Council agendas, takes the official minutes of Council meetings, notices all public hearings and official meetings, and coordinates with County officials for City Council and local elections. They receive claims, summons, appeals and suits related to city government, maintain the municipal code, custody of the City Seal and administer the Oath of Office.