The City Recorder shall be appointed by the Mayor with prior approval of the Council, shall serve an indefinite term, and may be removed at the pleasure of the Council upon 30 days' written notice setting forth the reason for removal. In addition to the duties and powers set out in the Charter for the Recorder, the Recorder shall be ex-officio Clerk of the Council; attend all meetings of the Council when possible; keep records of its proceedings; call the roll at each meeting; and, upon the request of the Mayor or any member of the Council, shall read all ordinances, resolutions, written motions, communications, bills or other documents or papers which may be presented to the Council for consideration. The Recorder shall countersign all checks and other writings authorized by the Charter, the Council, or the laws of the state. He or she shall file all papers required to be filed and shall be the legal custodian of the same, and of the City Seal. He or she shall be responsible for maintaining records of accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and upon direction of the City Administrator, keep all accounts current insofar as funds are available. He or she shall perform such other duties as the City Administrator or Council may from time to time determine.
(Ord. 213, passed 5-21-1941; Ord. 213-A, passed 12-3-1956; Ord. 213-B, passed 5-4-1959; Ord. 213-C, passed 2-8-1960; Ord. 403, passed 7-13-1987)