313 Haney Ave, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
574-304-4559
City Clerk
Municipal Government
Role Overview
The City Clerk is the administrative backbone of city governance, serving as the Clerk of the City Council. The office manages legislative processes, maintains all official city records, and ensures public access to information.
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
Elected Official
Term:
4-year term
Method:
Elected
Core Responsibilities
Prepare agendas and record minutes for all Council meetings.
Essential Attributes & Risks
Key Competencies
Meticulous Record-Keeping, Knowledge of Public Records Law, and Administrative Efficiency.
Maintain and preserve all official city ordinances, resolutions, and records.
Administer oaths of office and issue various municipal licenses
Ensure transparency through compliance with public records laws.
Critical Risk
Inaccurate or inaccessible public records, which can undermine government transparency and accountability.
Constitutional Mandate
This section highlights how the office's duties align with the core objectives of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions.
1
Establish Justice
Guarantees a fair and transparent legislative process through meticulous record-keeping.
2
Form a more perfect Union
Ensures the orderly function of city government, a building block of the larger union.
3
Promote the general Welfare
Facilitates effective governance and public access to information, supporting community services.