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Dedicated to providing exceptional quality service by offering avenues that allow the public to fully participate in the governmental process and by facilitating access to public records through advanced technology
The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for a myriad of functions and is comprised of three core functions: official records, elections and passport services. Responsibilities include maintenance of the city’s legislative history, City Charter and Municipal Code; administering special and general municipal elections; coordinating and administering all activities of Council meetings in compliance with the Brown Act and related Government Codes; administering the city-wide Records Management Program; managing and coordinating Council appointed boards and commissions; and ensuring compliance with the Political Reform Act and AB1234. The City Clerk is also the custodian of the City seal and is appointed by and reports to the City Council.
City Council Meeting Information:
Meetings are held in City Council Chambers, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. 1st Floor, commencing with public session at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The City Council agenda and related materials are available online by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting date or at the Office of the City Clerk.
City Documents/Records
The City Clerk’s Office is the official repository of City records, including recording and maintaining full and true records of all City Council proceedings. The City Clerk is the custodian of the City seal; certified copies of official public records may be requested in the City Clerk’s Office, via email, phone or in person.
Election Information
General municipal elections are held every even-numbered year. The Mayor and City Council are elected at large and are eligible to serve two, four-year terms (8 consecutive years). Elections are for either the Mayor and two Council seats and every four years thereafter or two Council seats and every four years thereafter.
Boards & Commissions Information
The city has a total of 12 Boards/Commissions who are advisory to and appointed by the City Council and are established by City Charter or by Ordinance. The City Clerk’s office oversees and coordinates the Council appointment process.
Passport Processing Agency
The City Clerk’s Office serves as a passport agency for the U.S. Department of State. Applications are processed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
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