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Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 2.05 City Clerk

Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Brisbane

Cite as: Brisbane Municipal Code Chapter 2.05 · Text as of 2026-10-04

2.05.010 - Office of city clerk established.

Pursuant to Section 36501 of the Government Code of the State of California and other applicable laws, the city council establishes the office of city clerk.

(Ord. 325 § 3(part), 1987).

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2.05.020 - Appointment of city clerk.

The city clerk shall be appointed by the city manager. The city clerk shall hold office at the pleasure of the city manager.

(Ord. 325 § 3(part), 1987).

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2.05.030 - Compensation.

The city clerk shall receive such compensation and expense allowances as the city council shall from time to time determine.

(Ord. 325 § 3(part), 1987).

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2.05.040 - Duties.

The city clerk shall be clerk of the council and keep an accurate record of all ordinances, resolutions and motions, shall have custody of the official seal and all official records committed to his or her care, shall make affidavits and administer oaths without charge in matters affecting the business of the city, shall conduct elections, and shall perform the duties of a city clerk as provided by the general law of the state.

(Ord. 325 § 3(part), 1987).

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2.05.050 - Deputy city clerk.

The city clerk, at the discretion of the city manager, may appoint one or more deputies, for whose acts he or she and his or her bondsmen are responsible. The deputy or deputies shall hold office at the pleasure of the city clerk and receive such compensation as is provided by the legislative body.

(Ord. 325 § 3(part), 1987).

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