WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MISSION STATEMENT
"It is the Mission of the Office of the City Clerk to efficiently provide accurate information and service in a professional manner to enable the public to fully participate in the governmental process, to make informed decisions affecting the quality of their lives".
The appointed City Clerk is responsible to the City Council, the City Administrator, and the general public. The City Clerk is required to accomplish certain duties as prescribed in Government Code Section 40800 and statutes of the State of California. The City Clerk is a member of the Municipal Corporation, whose duties are specified in the City Charter. The City Clerk serves as the custodian of official city records, performing functions comparable to those of the Secretary of State and similar to the combined functions of the County Clerk, Registrar of Voters and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for Alameda County
The Office of the City Clerk is committed to providing the highest level of service at all times. We are here to serve you, whether you are a member of the community, a public official or a government employee. Utilizing traditional paper files as well as our Legislative Information Systems (LIS), our staff researches data, provides copies or printouts and responds to your inquiries. We take pride in our ability to provide you with the most up-to-date, accurate information concerning our local legislative process, and encourage you to make use of our resources.
