Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Orange Municipal Code Ch. 2.28 Department of City Clerk Services
Orange Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orange
Cite as: Orange Municipal Code Chapter 2.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 14-21 , § XIV, adopted Sept. 14, 2021, amended Ch. 2.28 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 2.28, §§ 2.28.010—2.28.050, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Prior Code 2201.6; Ord. 145; Ord. 152; Ord. 9-73; Ord. 46-79; Ord. 51-80; Ord. 54-80; and Ord. No. 12-20 , § V, adopted July 14, 2020.
§ 2.28.010. Members.¶
The Department of City Clerk Services shall consist of an elected City Clerk and a Director of City Clerk Services, along with other supporting staff.
(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)
§ 2.28.020. Elected City Clerk—Generally.¶
A. The elected City Clerk shall perform those functions required by state law.
B. The elected City Clerk shall receive as compensation the sum of $365.00 per month.
C. The elected City Clerk may, pursuant to state law, appoint a Deputy City Clerk. The Deputy City Clerk shall receive such compensation and expense allowance as the City Council shall from time to time determine, and said compensation and expenses shall be a proper charge against such fund of the City as the City Council shall designate.
(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)
§ 2.28.030. Director of City Clerk Services—Duties.¶
The Director of City Clerk Services shall be appointed by the City Manager. The Director of City Clerk Services shall perform duties as defined by California statutes and the code. The Director of City Clerk Services shall be responsible for overseeing the Department of City Clerk Services, managing administration, elections, records, and legal compliance. Responsibilities include budget management, personnel oversight, interdepartmental coordination, election planning, records preservation, public communication, and administrative functions.
(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)
§ 2.28.040. Director of City Clerk Services—Removal.¶
The Director of City Clerk Services shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. Unless otherwise provided for by law, the Director of City Clerk Services may be removed at any time, with or without cause, at the sole discretion of the City Manager.
(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)
§ 2.28.050. Director of City Clerk Services—Compensation.¶
The Director of City Clerk Services shall receive such compensation and expense allowance as the City Council shall from time to time determine and said compensation and expenses shall be a proper charge against such funds of the City as the City Council shall designate.
(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)
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