Chapter 2.30
CITY CLERK
Sections:
2.30.010 Position established.
2.30.055 Blanket bond coverage.
2.30.010 Position established.
There is established the office of city clerk in and for the city of Marysville. (Ord. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; 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. (Ord. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; 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 chief administrative officer, 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. (Ord. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1181 § 3, 1981).
2.30.040 Deputy city clerk.
The city clerk may appoint one or more deputy city clerks who shall have all the powers, duties, and authorities of the city clerk except the power to appoint a deputy city clerk. (Ord. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; 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. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2150 § 2, 1997).
2.30.055 Blanket bond coverage.
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. The premium on such individual faithful performance bond shall be paid by the city. (Ord. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 3213 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; 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. 3279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2849 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1181 § 6, 1981).