City Clerk Overview
The residents of the city elect the City Clerk to a four-year term.
The current City Clerk is
Melanie T. Schroeder. Duties of the City Clerk include:
- Attending all official meetings of the corporate authorities, and
preparing the official minutes, subject to the direction and approval
of the corporate authorities.
- Provides the city seal and attest for all ordinances, resolutions,
contracts, and bonds of the city, and such licenses, permits and other
documents, which require this formality.
- Act as the custodian of the city seal and affixes its impression
on documents whenever required. Arrange the placing of such
advertisements or notices as required by statute, ordinance or
direction of the City Council.
- Act as the custodian of all documents belonging to the city, which
are not assigned to the custody of some other officer.
- Acts as the Local Election Official.
- Acts as the Local Registrar of Vital Records for the western half
of Whiteside County.
- Performs other duties as required by state law and as delegated by
the Mayor and City Council.
Currently, the City Clerk also acts as the Human Resources Director.
The HR Director position is a separate duty from the City Clerk
position. Notary Public Services are also available. In the absence of
the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk assumes the duties of the City
Clerk.
You may contact City Clerk Melanie T. Schroeder and Deputy City Clerk
Barbara L. King at 815-772-7657.
City Hall hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
excluding holidays.
|
|
