Chapter 2.12
CITY CLERK*
Sections:
2.12.010 Office of the city clerk established.
*Prior legislation: 1967 code § 2.12.010 and Ord. 89-3.
2.12.010 Office of the city clerk established.
The city council establishes the appointive office of city clerk. Subject to confirmation by the city council, the mayor appoints the city clerk. The city clerk reports to and serves under the direction of the mayor. (Ord. 14-06 § 5, 2014)
2.12.020 Qualifications.
The mayor establishes the qualifications for the office of city clerk on the basis of ability, training, and experience in the duties that he or she may perform for the city. (Ord. 14-06 § 5, 2014)
2.12.030 Duties.
The city clerk may exercise all the powers and duties vested by state statute. The city council directs the mayor to create a job description for this office, keep it on file in the office of the mayor, and post it on the city’s website. The mayor may update the job description as needed. (Ord. 14-06 § 5, 2014)
2.12.040 Salary.
The annual budget adopted by the city council must provide for the salary for the office of city clerk. (Ord. 14-06 § 5, 2014)
2.12.050 Oath required.
Before performing the duties of the office, the city clerk must take an oath for the faithful performance of his or her official duties. (Ord. 14-06 § 5, 2014)