Clerk Clerk

Responsibilities

The Commissioner of Accounts/City Clerk is an elected position that carries a (4) four year term. As City Clerk the Commissioner is responsible for executing and archiving all City records as prescribed by State and City Code. The Commissioner of Accounts is also a member of the City Council where the position requires legislative responsibilities.

These duties include:

• Archiving City Council documents, official proceedings, ordinances, and resolutions;
• Collection of property taxes;
• Collection water/sewer payments;
• Administering birth and death certificates;
• Maintaining boards and commissions applications and appointments;
• Issuing handicap permits;
• Maintaining City Council meeting and election materials;
• Preparing genealogy records;
• Administering dog licenses;
• Administering marriage licenses;
• Publicizing of legal notices;
• Recording official documents;
• Issuing hunting/fishing licenses.
• Tax Searches ($50 per search)