Office of City Clerk

Description of Services

• Prepare, certify and maintain a journal of the proceedings of the Common Council and publish it in the manner prescribed by ordinance
• Record every ordinance enacted by the Common Council
• Record every Local Law and notify the State Comptroller and Secretary of State of changes in the City Charter
• Notify the Commissioner of Board of Elections if a local law is subject to referendum
• Give notice in writing to every officer of his election or appointment and of the amount of the official bond or undertaking required
• Publish all notices, advertising matters or proceedings required by ordinance or law
• Issue marriage licenses and keep permanent records thereof
• Issue dog licenses and keep records thereof
• Issue Birth and death certificates and keep permanent records thereof
• File disclosure statements per Chapter VIII, Sec. 90 - Code of Ethics