(A) There is hereby established the Office of City Clerk. The City Clerk shall be elected as provided by law.
(B) The City Clerk may administer oaths. The City Clerk shall:
(1) Keep the corporate seal, to be provided by the city, and all papers belonging to the city, the custody and control of which are not given to other officers;
(2) Attend all meetings of the City Council and keep a full record of its proceedings in the journal;
(3) Issue licenses and permits;
(4) Remit all fees collected by the City Clerk’s office to the City Treasurer;
(5) Sign all city checks lawfully prepared and submitted by the Finance Director. A facsimile signature may be used at the discretion of the City Council;
(6) Certify records;
(7) Attest to the Mayor’s signature on legal documents;
(8) Keep on file and make conveniently available for public inspection legal documents as required;
(9) Serve as Freedom of Information Officer;
(10) Provide a bond furnished by an accredited surety company. The cost of the bond shall be paid by the city; and
(11) Appoint a Deputy who, in the absence of the City Clerk, shall perform all the duties of the City Clerk. The City Clerk, and the City Clerk’s bondsmen, shall be held jointly and severally responsible for the fidelity of the Deputy.
(1990 Code, § 2-141) (Ord. 62-643, passed 2-5-1962; Ord. 77-507, passed 3-21-1977; Ord. 97-1765, passed 8-4-1997)
Statutory reference:
Clerk to be elected, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 5-2-19, 5-3-12