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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title I — ADMINISTRATIVE

Selma Municipal Code Ch. 8 City Clerk

Selma Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Selma

Cite as: Selma Municipal Code Chapter 8 · Text as of 2026-10-03

1-8-1: OFFICE CREATED:

The office of City Clerk is hereby created. The City Clerk shall be the head of the office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall, under the direction and supervision of the City Manager, plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities and staff of the City Clerk's office. (Ord. 2000-4, 4-17-2000)

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1-8-2: FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES:

In addition to the functions, powers, and duties assigned to the City Clerk by the City Manager and other provisions of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Clerk shall:

(A) Keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the City Council in books with appropriate titles and devoted exclusively to such purposes.

(B) Maintain the official records of the City Council and City, including, but not limited to, originals, and certified copies of all City ordinances, resolutions, motions, contracts, memorandum of understandings and all official actions of the City.

(C) Be the custodian of the City Seal.

(D) Administer oaths or affirmations and take and certify affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs and business which may be used in any court or proceedings in the State.

(E) Perform all functions, powers and duties consistent with this Code, assigned by act of the City Council and as set forth in the general laws of the State. (Ord. 2000-4, 4-17-2000)

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