CHAPTER 18
CITY CLERK

 

18.01 Appointment and Compensation	18.08 Records
18.02 Powers and Duties: General	18.09 Attendance at Meetings
18.03 Publication of Minutes	18.10 Issue Licenses and Permits
18.04 Recording Measures	18.11 Notify Appointees
18.05 Other Publications	18.12 Elections
18.06 Authentication	18.13 City Seal
18.07 Certify Measures	18.14 Deputy City Clerk

 

18.01 APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION.

The Council shall appoint by majority vote a City Clerk to serve at the discretion of the Council. The Clerk shall receive such compensation as established by resolution of the Council. When the City Administrator position in Chapter 22 is a full-time appointment, the Clerk position may be combined with the Administrator position and compensation set by the City Council for the Administrator will include compensation for the Clerk duties as well.   

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[3])

(Ord. 2020-01 – Apr. 22 Supp.)

18.02 POWERS AND DUTIES: GENERAL.

The Clerk or, in the Clerk’s absence or inability to act, or as delegated to the Deputy Clerk has the powers and duties as provided in this chapter, this Code of Ordinances, and the law.    

(Ord. 2020-01 – Apr. 22 Supp.)

18.03 PUBLICATION OF MINUTES.

Within fifteen (15) days following a regular or special Council meeting, the Clerk shall cause the minutes of the proceedings thereof to be published. Such publication shall include a list of all claims allowed, the gross amount of the claims, along with a summary of all receipts monthly.

(Section 18.03 – Ord. 03-2024 – Jun. 24 Supp.)