About the Office of the City Clerk
The Office of the City Clerk (OCC) 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 OCC to manage council-approved records per legal requirements and provide other support services.
Official Council Documents
OCC 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
OCC provides consulting and training to City departments on records management systems, policies, standards, and guidelines. OCC also inventories, transfers, stores, retrieves, and retains records from City departments according to law.
Other Services
OCC assists citizens wanting to serve on a board or commission, participate at a Council meeting, receive a proclamation, and more. OCC provides services to those wanting petition validation, a liquor license, and lobbyist registration.