Welcome
Overview
The City Clerk is elected by the people of Paso Robles to a four-year term. The City Clerk coordinates the preparation and distribution of City Council agendas, attends Council meetings, certifies actions taken by the Council, attests to the correctness of documents executed by the Mayor and certifies such matters to various City departments and appropriate agencies.
The City Clerk also maintains all City records and documents, including official minutes, resolutions and ordinances of the Council meetings. Permanent files are kept of all City contracts and agreements. The retention and retrieval of official records and the maintenance of the Legislative History File ensure accessibility and continuity. Legal notices are published, posted, and mailed; bids are received and opened; contracts and agreements are processed. Information and assistance are provided to the public. In addition, the Clerk is responsible for codification, dissemination and update of the Citys Municipal Code.
The City Clerk administers oaths of office, attests and seals official documents, receives and files all petitions, appeals, claims and lawsuits against the City.
The City Clerk is the filing official for all state and local financial disclosure statements, which include Statements of Economic Interest for members of the City Council, designated employees, certain advisory body members and outside contractors, as well as campaign disclosure statements for all candidates and campaign committees.
The City Clerk coordinates city elections with the County Clerks Office for the purpose of electing city officials and to submit measures to the electorate. Provisions of the California Political Reform Act are administered year-round.
Staff
Dennis Fansler, City Clerk
Related Links
County Clerk Recorders
Office
Municipal
Code Online
California Secretary of State
California
Secretary of State - 2006 Roster
FPPC (Fair Political Practices
Commission)
CCAC (City Clerks
Association of California)
IIMC (International Institute of
Municipal Clerks)
Government Code
Ralph M. Brown Act [pdf:354k/14pp]
