(A) The Clerk shall possess all the powers vested in and shall be charged with the duties imposed upon Clerks by state law. In addition, the Clerk shall perform all other such duties in the manner prescribed by the Charter of the village, the ordinances of the village, or by state law. The Clerk shall perform the other duties as may be assigned or prescribed by state law, the Village Charter, ordinances of the village, or the Council.
(B) The Clerk shall:
(1) Be the Clerk of the Council and keep a permanent journal of its proceedings;
(2) Keep a record of all ordinances, resolutions, and actions of the Council;
(3) Have power to administer all oaths required by state law, this Charter, and ordinances of the village;
(4) Be custodian of the Village Seal, and affix it to all documents and instruments requiring the Seal and shall attest the same;
(5) Be custodian of all papers, documents, and records pertaining to the village, the custody of which is not otherwise provided for in the Charter;
(6) Give the proper officials of the village ample notice of the expiration or termination of any official bonds, franchises, contracts, or agreements;
(7) Issue and sign all licenses granted after the license fees have been paid to the Treasurer and register the same;
(8) Certify by signature all ordinances and resolutions enacted or passed by the Council;
(9) Conduct elections in accordance with the Charter and state election law;
(10) Be the general accountant of the village and maintain a system of accounts that conform to the uniform system as may be required by state law; and
(11) Publish and post notices of the village as required by the Charter, state law, and ordinances of the village.
(Ord. 237, passed 8-18-2000)