A. Appointment: The town clerk shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the town council. (2016 Code)
B. Duties: It shall be the duty of the town clerk:
1. To attend all meetings of the council, to record and sign the proceedings thereof, and all ordinances, bylaws, resolutions, and contracts passed, adopted, or entered into, and to sign, number, and keep a record of all licenses, commissions, or permits granted or authorized by the council.
2. To enter in a book all ordinances, resolutions, and bylaws passed and adopted by the council; such book is called "The Ordinance Book".
3. To enter in a book kept for that purpose the date, amount, and person in whose favor and for what purpose warrants are drawn upon the town treasury; such book is called "The Finance Book".
4. To countersign and cause to be published or posted, as provided by law, all ordinances, bylaws or resolutions passed and adopted by the council.
5. To file and keep all records, books, papers, or property belonging to the town, and to deliver the same to his successor when qualified.
6. To make and certify copies of all records, books, and papers in his possession, on the payment of like fees as are allowed county clerks, which fees must be paid into the town treasury.
7. To make and keep a complete index of the journal ordinance book, finance book, and all other books and papers on file in his office.
8. To perform such duties in and about the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes and assessments as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
9. To take and administer oaths, but must not charge or receive any fees therefor.
10. To perform such other and further duties as the council may prescribe. (1976 Code § 2.08.040)