Chapter 2.30
CITY CLERK

Sections:

2.30.010    Position established.

2.30.020    Appointment.

2.30.030    Powers and duties.

2.30.040    Deputy city clerk.

2.30.050    Oath of office.

2.30.055    Blanket bond coverage.

2.30.060    Salary.

2.30.010 Position established.

There is established the office of city clerk in and for the city of Marysville. (Ord. 1181 § 1, 1981).

2.30.020 Appointment.

The mayor shall have the power of appointment and removal of the city clerk. Such appointment and removal shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. A person may be eligible for such appointment concurrently with serving in the position of finance director. (Ord. 1181 § 2, 1981).

2.30.030 Powers and duties.

The powers, duties and responsibilities of the city clerk shall be subject to the direction, authority and supervision of the city administrator, and shall include, without limitation, the following:

(1) Keep a full and true record of every act and proceeding of the city council and keep such books, accounts and make such reports as may be required by the Division of Municipal Corporations of the Office of the State Auditor;

(2) Record all ordinances passed by the city council, annexing thereto his certificate giving the number and title of the ordinance, stating the ordinance was published and posted according to law and that the record is a true and correct copy thereof;

(3) Act as custodian of the seal of the city of Marysville, and exercise the authority to acknowledge the execution of all instruments by the city requiring such acknowledgment;

(4) Perform all duties specified in RCW 35A.42.040 as applicable, pursuant to RCW 35A.29.030;

(5) Serve as registrar of voters in city precincts, if applicable, pursuant to RCW 35A.29.030;

(6) In the event of the absence of the finance director and the deputy finance director, if any, to perform the duties of those offices as provided by law. (Ord. 1181 § 3, 1981).

2.30.040 Deputy city clerk.

The city clerk may appoint one or more deputy city clerks. In the absence of the city clerk, the deputy or deputies shall have all the powers, duties and authorities of the city clerk. (Ord. 1181 § 4, 1981).

2.30.050 Oath of office.

The city clerk, before entering upon the discharge of his/her duties, shall take and subscribe an oath of office. (Ord. 2150 § 2, 1997).

2.30.055 Blanket bond coverage.

If available, the city shall subscribe to and maintain blanket bond coverage by and through the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. Such coverage shall be bound for the city clerk before he/she enters upon the discharge of his/her official duties, and shall be in an amount of not less than $10,000.

Should blanket bond coverage not be available through the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, the city clerk, before entering upon the discharge of his/her official duties, shall enter into an individual faithful performance bond in the amount of not less than $10,000 with a surety approved by the mayor. (Ord. 2150 § 2, 1997).

2.30.060 Salary.

The city clerk shall receive a salary in such amount as the city council may from time to time establish by ordinance. (Ord. 1181 § 6, 1981).