City Secretary

The City Secretary is an officer of the City, appointed by the City Council. The position of City Secretary is a statutory position required by state law and the City Charter. In addition to the statutory duties of the position, the City Secretary serves as the records management officer and the election administrator.

Mission

To maintain the integrity of the legislative process by providing support, assistance and information to the City Council, Mayor, City Staff and Citizens with the utmost professionalism and a commitment to excellence by promoting quality “customer service” to internal and external customers.

Duties

• Creates City Council Agendas and posting meetings as required by the Open Meetings Act
• Provides administrative support to the Mayor and City Council
• Records minutes of City Council meetings for permanent retention
• Serves as the City’s Election Administrator responsible for the conduct of municipal elections in accordance with the Texas Election Code
• Processes Public Information Requests in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act
• Serves as the City’s Records Management Officer
• Maintains Boards and Commission membership information
• Responsible for the publication and updating of the City’s Code of Ordinances
• Performs additional ascribed duties