The City Clerk's Office is responsible for a number of legislative and administrative functions, such as:
- Preparing and distributing the City Council agenda
- Recording all proceedings of City Council meetings
- Conducting follow-up activities related to the agenda process such as processing agreements and recording official documents
- Maintaining and updating the Municipal Code and Council Handbook and Rules of Procedure on a continuing basis
- Manage and respond to public requests for information in a timely manner
- Submitting measures to the electorate
- Processing required legal notices for City Council meetings, including public hearings, so that all interested parties have an opportunity to participate
- Coordinating the City Records Management Program to ensure that public records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements
- Managing the retention and retrieval of official records and the maintenance of the Legislative History to ensure accessibility and continuity
- Managing and conducting elections for the purpose of electing City Council Members and the Mayor at the appropriate times
- Serving as the filing officer for Fair Political Practices regulations
- Accepting subpoenas via US mail or by appointment
- Accepting claims via US mail or by appointment