§ 1-4-32. Duties.

The City Clerk shall:

(1)

provide notices of all council meetings to the members of council, to the press and to the public;

(2)

assist the city administrator with the compilation of council agenda, prepares ordinances and resolutions, responsible for the custody of the City seal;

(3)

maintain all official documents and permanent records, as required by law, of council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, agreements and contracts, and provides certification of all minutes and other documents;

(4)

maintain and keep an up to date list of members of all boards and commissions appointed by the mayor and council, with the expiration dates, and advise council as to expiration of terms of office in advance so appointments will be made in a timely manner;

(5)

receive applications for candidates filing for the offices of mayor and city council, certify such candidates to the election commissions, plan and conduct the municipal elections with the Election Commissioners, and in any way as directed by council;

(6)

meet the public and receive all incoming calls for the general government office which includes visitors and calls for the mayor, city administrator, building inspector; director of planning and development as well as the clerk's office;

(7)

provide administrative, technical, public relations support to the Administration Department;

(8)

take dictation and type letters, memos, and reports of the city administrator, assistant city administrator;

(9)

maintain files for the city administrator (upon request)

(10)

perform such other duties as may be required by the council and city administrator.

(Ord. No. 2002-06-24(C), 6/24/02)

State Law Reference : Duties of municipal clerk, see S.C. Code, Sec. 5-7-220.