Ventura Municipal Code Ch. 2.325 City Clerk

The office of city clerk is established within the office of the city manager. (Ord. No. 2003-003, § 1, 4-28-03)

The city clerk shall carry out the duties and responsibilities of a city clerk provided for by the laws of the state of California and the ordinances, policies and procedures of this city, including, but not limited to: maintain custody of records; serve as clerk of the council; record and maintain proceedings of the council; attest, publish, and index, and file ordinances and resolutions; administer and file oaths of office; conduct elections; conduct annexation proceedings; maintain custody of the City Seal; administer oaths, affirmations and acknowledgments; countersign general obligation bonds; attest to subpoenas; file affidavits of completion; file name change instruments for various purposes and file official bonds. (Ord. No. 2003-003, § 1, 4-28-03)