(A) The City Clerk shall be custodian of the city seal and of all records, books, documents and papers for which custody is not otherwise provided, and he or she shall certify to all true copies thereof and charge such fees therefor as may be prescribed by this code or other ordinances of the Council. The City Clerk shall issue all city permits not issued by other city officers and keep full and accurate records thereof, and he or she shall serve as recording Secretary to the Council. The City Clerk shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be provided for municipal clerks and recorders in applicable provisions of state law, and as may be prescribed by this code and other ordinances, resolutions and orders of the Council.
(B) The City Clerk shall keep accurate records of every transaction in relation to the affairs or business of the city which come within the purview of his or her office, and such records shall be kept under proper headings, and shall be legible, intelligible and comprehensive.
(1991 Code, § 2-20)
Charter reference:
City Clerk, see Char. Secton 3.06
Statutory reference:
Powers and duties of municipal recorders generally, see W.Va. Code § 8-10-3