The City Clerk serves as the elections official, maintains City records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including but not limited to: the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act.
The City Clerk responds to requests for public records and maintains documents that enable the public to participate in local government. The City Clerk also administers appointments by the City Council to Advisory Bodies to the City Council, including posting notices and processing applications.