City Clerk
City Clerk
The City Clerk’s Office serves as the official record-keeping and legislative support office for the City of Lindsay. The office is committed to transparency, accuracy, and accessibility, ensuring residents have clear and timely access to City information and the legislative process.
As a central point of contact between the City Council, City administration, and the public, the City Clerk’s Office plays a vital role in supporting open and accountable local government.
Mission Statement
The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to provide professional, accurate, and accessible services while promoting transparency and public trust in local government. The office is dedicated to supporting the City Council, City organization, and residents through effective record management, compliance, and public engagement.
How the City Clerk Serves the Community
The City Clerk’s Office helps residents stay informed, engaged, and connected to City government by maintaining official records and ensuring public access to City information.
Residents commonly interact with the City Clerk’s Office when:
- Accessing City Council agendas, minutes, ordinances, or resolutions
- Submitting a public records request
- Seeking information about City elections or candidate filings
- Accessing the Lindsay Municipal Code
- Filing disclosure or campaign documents
- Requesting official City records or certifications
Duties & Responsibilities
The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for a wide range of legislative, administrative, and compliance functions, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining the official City Seal
- Accurately recording, preserving, and archiving actions of the City Council and Successor Agency
- Preparing and maintaining official City records, ordinances, resolutions, and minutes
- Providing timely information and support to the public, City Council, and City staff
- Maintaining and updating the Lindsay Municipal Code
- Coordinating City-wide public records requests in accordance with the California Public Records Act
- Serving as the local filing officer for Statements of Economic Interests and campaign disclosure statements
- Acting as the local elections official in coordination with the County of Tulare
- Ensuring compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and City policies
City Council Meetings & Legislative Support
The City Clerk’s Office provides essential administrative and legislative support for City Council meetings by:
- Preparing meeting agendas and packets
- Posting public notices in compliance with open meeting laws
- Recording and maintaining official meeting minutes
- Preserving all official actions taken by the City Council
- The City Clerk ensures City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with state law and City procedures, supporting transparency and public participation.
Elections Administration
As the City’s local elections official, the City Clerk’s Office administers municipal elections in partnership with the County of Tulare. Responsibilities include:
- Managing candidate filings
- Ensuring compliance with state election laws
- Coordinating election timelines and procedures
- Providing election-related information to the public
Public Records & Transparency
The City Clerk’s Office coordinates City-wide requests for public records in accordance with the California Public Records Act. Records are provided unless exempt from disclosure by law.
The office works closely with City departments to locate responsive records and communicate with requestors throughout the process, ensuring transparency while protecting confidential information as required.
Commitment to Accuracy & Integrity
The City Clerk’s Office serves as the official custodian of City records. Accuracy, consistency, and integrity are fundamental to every function of the office, ensuring City actions are properly documented and preserved for legal, historical, and public reference.
Appointment & Governance
The City Clerk is one of the positions appointed by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter. The City Clerk serves as a key liaison between the City Council, City administration, and the public.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office
Residents, businesses, and community members are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office for assistance with public records, City Council information, elections, or other legislative matters.
