The City Recorder shall:
(a) Keep a record of all proceedings, including the minutes of all meetings of Council;
(b) Issue all orders payable from City funds, which orders must be countersigned by the Mayor;
(c) Keep a record of all fines and penalties imposed and paid;
(d) Keep proper financial records of all funds coming into his hands as such Recorder;
(e) Do the clerical work pertaining to the Municipal government of the City;
(f) Make such purchases for and in behalf of the City as shall be directed by Council;
(g) Make such minor purchases of office and general supplies as may be necessary and submit proper statements thereof to Council;
(h) Receive for presentment to Council all bills and accounts for materials, supplies and labor, after the same shall have been inspected and approved by proper officials authorizing the same;
(i) Present to Council at each meeting thereof all bills and accounts theretofore so received;
(j) Have charge of the seal of the City and, when necessary, shall affix such seal to all documents and contracts to which the City is a party;
(k) Issue all licenses and permits granted by the City;
(l) Prepare and make for the City all reports required of it by the State or any official department or any agency thereof;
(m) Perform all such other general or special duties as from time to time may be required by Council. (1972 Code §2-7-3)