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City Clerk
City Manager: Joe Neeb City Clerk: Sharon Coll
Brief Fact of the Municipal Clerk The Municipal Clerk is the oldest of public servants in local government, along with the tax collector. The profession traces back before Biblical times. The Modern Hebrew translation of Town Clerk is “Mazkir Ha’ir,” which means city or town “Reminder.” The early keepers of archives were often called “Remembrancers.” Before writing came into use, their memory served as the public record.
Role of the City Clerk’s Office The role of the City Clerk is varied and essential at the local government level. The City Clerk’s Office oversees the local election process, maintains public records, attends and takes the minutes of City Council meetings. The City Clerk prepares the budget for the Clerk’s Office and the local election and ensures the publication of legal notices for liquor licenses and public hearings, to name a few of the tasks. While a city clerk’s day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work and the happenings of that particular day, there are many core tasks associated with the role. Below are a few of the core tasks.
Public Records and Inspection of Public Records Act Requests (IPRA) The City Clerk is considered the Primary Records Custodian for the City of Roswell. From updating public information to handling Inspection of Public Records Act requests (IPRA’s), the Office of the City Clerk is tasked with managing public records. We must update information about any new legislation and manage agreements, contracts, deeds, public complaints, compliments, resolutions, ordinances, and liquor licenses.
