Chapter 2.10
CITY CLERK
Sections:
2.10.010 Position established.
2.10.020 Appointment – Generally.
2.10.010 Position established.
There is established the office of city clerk in and for the city of Buckley. (Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2015).
2.10.020 Appointment – Generally.
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. (Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2015).
2.10.030 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 office of the state auditor;
(2) Record all ordinances passed by the city council, annexing thereto her/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, and exercising the authority to acknowledge the execution of all instruments by the city requiring such acknowledgment;
(4) Perform all duties as specified in Chapter 35A.42 RCW for a city clerk, and all duties as imposed by law as an election officer for the city;
(5) Serve as the public records officer of the city of Buckley and perform all such duties as imposed by law on the public records officer;
(6) Serves as the designated license officer, who shall administer the business and special license code, BMC Title 6;
(7) Serves as the city agent responsible to receive claims for damages made under RCW Title 4. The city clerk shall be available to receive claims for damages during normal City Hall business hours at Buckley City Hall, 933 Main Street, Buckley, Washington, 98321. (Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2015).
2.10.040 Deputy city clerk.
The city clerk may appoint a deputy for whose acts he/she and his/her deputy shall have authority to take all necessary affidavits and claims against the city and certify them without charge. In the absence of the city clerk, the deputy or deputies shall have all the powers, duties and authorities of the city clerk. (Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2015).
2.10.050 Salary.
The city clerk shall receive a salary in such amount as adopted by the annual city salary ordinance. (Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2015).