The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council. Duties include:
• Provides staff support to the City Council
• Attends every meeting of the City Council and keeps accurate minutes of the proceedings of the City Council
• Prepares and distributes City Council agenda and support material
• Oversees records management program for the City
• Maintains, safeguards, and records all documents approved by the City Council
• Performs research on records for public, City staff, and Council as requested
• Administers oaths of office
• Validates and certifies petitions
• Coordinates the appointment process to the City's boards and commissions
• Coordinates ethics financial report filing and complaints
• Accepts lawsuits and claims filed against the City
• Coordinates and updates City's municipal code of ordinances
• Accepts petitions and appeals filed by citizens
• Serves as the elections administrator for all City elections
• Serves as liaison between the public and the Council
• Authorizes government access channel use
• Coordinates televising of City Council meetings
• Keeps the official seal of the City
• Coordinates all amendments to the City Charter
• Performs other duties as may be required by the City Council, City Charter, or State Law
