(a) The City Recorder shall be custodian of all records, books, documents and papers for which custody is not otherwise provided, and he shall certify to all true copies thereof and charge such fees therefor as may be prescribed by this Code or other ordinances of Council. The City Recorder shall issue all City permits not issued by other City officers and keep full and accurate records thereof, and he shall serve as recording secretary to Council. The City Recorder shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be provided for municipal clerks and records in applicable provisions of State law, and as may be prescribed by the Charter, this Code and other ordinances, resolutions and orders of the Common Council.
(b) The City Recorder shall keep accurate records of every transaction in relation to the affairs or business of the City which come within the purview of his office, and such records shall be kept under proper headings, and shall be legible, intelligible and comprehensive.