About Austin City Clerk's Office

The Austin City Clerk's Office (ACCO) supports the City's goal of transparency by preserving and providing public access to Council-approved documents, promoting City-wide compliance with records retention laws, and facilitating the legislative process.

Council Support

By charter, the City Clerk is appointed by the City Council. The council relies on ACCO to manage council-approved records per legal requirements and provide other support services.

Official Council Documents

ACCO provides public access to such council-approved documents, council meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, resolutions, election documents, and more via the Council Meeting Information Center.

Records Management

ACCO provides consulting and training to City departments on records management systems, policies, standards, and guidelines. ACCO also inventories, transfers, stores, retrieves, and retains records from City departments according to law.

Other Services

ACCO assists citizens wanting to serve on a board or commission, participate at a Council meeting, receive a proclamation, and more. ACCO provides services to those wanting petition validation, a liquor license, and lobbyist registration.

City Clerk

Erika Brady

See the Austin City Clerk's Office organizational chart for more information.