Responsibilities
The City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk are responsible for the following duties:
- Prepares the council meeting agendas
- Records minutes of council meetings
- Authenticates and records all ordinances and resolutions
- Ensures timely and accurate codification of the city Code of Ordinances
- Certifies the validity of city documents for court evidence
- Attests to signatures on contracts and proclamations (To request a proclamation, click here.)
- Applies the city seal when appropriate
- Administers oaths of office
- Maintains a record of membership on all council appointed boards and commissions
- Works with the Jackson County Board of Elections Commissioners in the handling of elections for the city
- Serve as the custodian of records for the city
- Serves as a notary public of the State of Missouri
Additional Information
The City Clerk's Office provides executive support to the
Mayor and City Council.