The manager shall appoint a city clerk. It shall be the duty of the clerk to:
(1) act as secretary to the council;
(2) keep a true record of all the proceedings of the council;
(3) keep the original of all ordinances in a book especially provided for that purpose;
(4) act as custodian for all the books, papers, records and journals of the city; and
(5) perform other duties as may be required by law or by the council.
State Law Reference: Duties of the clerk specified, G.S. 160A-171; minutes to he kept. G.S. I60A-72.