Sutter Creek Municipal Code Ch. 2.08 City Clerk

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Editor's note— Ord. 376, §1, adopted Sept. 16, 2024, amended Ch. 2.08 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said Ch. 2.08 to read as set out herein. The former Ch. 2.08, §§2.08.010—2.08.050, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 163 §1, adopted in 1970; Ord. 275 (part), adopted in 1994; Ord. 356, adopted in 2015; Ord. 374, §2, adopted in 2023.

Cross reference— Places for posting official notices, see Chapter 1.08.

State Law reference— For the statutory provisions regarding the position of city clerk, see Gov. Code §36501 and §40801 et seq.

The city clerk shall be an employee of the City of Sutter Creek and serve under the direction of the city manager.

(Ord. 376, §1, 2024)

A. The city clerk shall keep an accurate record of the city council and planning commission proceedings. The records of such proceedings shall be readily accessible and open to the public.

B. The city clerk shall keep a separate record of ordinances and a record of resolutions. All ordinances and resolutions will be recorded with the clerk's certificate attached.

C. The city clerk is the custodian of the city seal.

D. The city clerk may administer oaths or affirmations and take and certify affidavits and depositions pertaining to city affairs which may be used in any court or proceeding in the state.

E. The city clerk shall, in conjunction with the city manager, prepare a written agenda for all council meetings. Such agendas shall be produced in a form approved by the council and posted in the manner prescribed by state code.

F. The city clerk shall be responsible for the accurate and timely publication and/or posting of all public notices.

G. The city clerk shall attend all meetings of the city council and planning commission unless excused therefrom.

H. The city clerk shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the council or state codes.

I. The city clerk shall serve as the election official for the city.

(Ord. 376, §1, 2024)

Deputy clerks will be appointed by the city manager and shall serve under the direction of the city clerk when performing clerk duties.

(Ord. 376, §1, 2024)

The city clerk will receive monthly compensation in the manner in which city employees are regularly compensated.

(Ord. 376, §1, 2024)