Earlier editions: 2026-09
Irvine Municipal Code Art. VI City Clerk
Irvine Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Irvine
Cite as: Irvine Municipal Code Article VI · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 600. - City Clerk.¶
There shall be a City Clerk who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Council.
Section 601. - Powers and duties.¶
The City Clerk or a duly authorized representative shall:
(a) Attend all meetings of the Council and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the Council in books that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose.
(b) Maintain separate books, in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions, with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each document stating that said document is the original or a correct copy, and with respect to an ordinance, stating that said ordinance has been posted or published in accordance with this Charter. All of said books shall be properly indexed and open to public inspection.
(c) Maintain separate books in which a record shall be made of all written contracts and official bonds.
(d) Be the custodian of the seal of the City.
(e) Administer oaths or affirmations, take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City, and certify copies of official records.
(f) Conduct all City elections.
(g) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council.
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