Municipal Clerk
Municipal Clerk: Kathy Smick
Clerk's Role and Description
Although it is one of the oldest positions in local government, few people realize the vital services the Clerk's office performs for the community. Municipal Clerks must stay current of changes so they can advise their Council and inform their community. Primarily, they act as the cornerstone and foundation of their Council and serve as the key liaison between local government and its citizens.
The Clerk's duties include the following:
- Preparation of Council Meeting agendas
- Taking minutes and recording formal actions of the Council and committees appointed by the Council
- Recording, indexing and maintaining minutes, ordinances and resolution files
- Keeping the Municipality's office and historical records
- Serving as the Election Official and administers all local elections
- Processing contracts and agreements
- Coordinates the processing of performance bonds
- Oversees processing of Township insurance matters
- Processing of licenses or permits for: Dogs, Bingo's, Raffles, Loud Speakers, Food Establishments, and many others.
The Clerk's duties include the following:
- Preparation of Council Meeting agendas
- Taking minutes and recording formal actions of the Council and committees appointed by the Council
- Recording, indexing and maintaining minutes, ordinances and resolution files
- Keeping the Municipality's office and historical records
- Serving as the Election Official and administers all local elections
- Processing contracts and agreements
- Coordinates the processing of performance bonds
- Oversees processing of Township insurance matters
- Processing of licenses or permits for: Dogs, Bingo's, Raffles, Loud Speakers, Food Establishments, and many others.