The board shall appoint a 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 council; and
(5) Perform other duties as may be required by law or by the council.
(Code 1989, § 21.01)
State Law Reference(s)—Duties of the clerk specified, G.S. 160A-171.