City Clerk

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The City Clerk is an elected official serving the City of Washington.
Current Term: 2025-2029
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage official records, including meeting minutes, ordinances, contracts, resolutions, and materials pertaining to the operation of the City
  • Take minutes of regular and special City Council meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings, Executive Session meetings, and Public Hearings
  • Serve as secretary to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Liquor Control Commission
  • Provide administrative services for Glendale Cemetery 
  • Maintain the Municipal Code
  • Serve as Freedom of Information Act and Open Meeting Act Officer for the City
  • Serve as the local election official
  • Register citizens to vote
  • Provide notary services
  • Administer licenses and permits
  • Help maintain the city website

To view Municipal Code regarding the Office of the City Clerk, visit: Office of the City Clerk Municipal Code