Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05-07-2024
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Proclamation declaring the week of May 5-11th, 2024, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week
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Background:
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May. In 1994 and 1996, President Bill Clinton also signed proclamations confirming Municipal Clerks Week recognizing the essential role Municipal Clerks play in local government.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MUNICIPAL AND DEPUTY CLERK:
Maintains the official council minutes, ordinance books and all records and documents
Indexes all official actions of council
Processes contracts, agreements, and open records requests
Receives, distributes and files correspondence from citizens and other governmental agencies
Acts as a key liaison between local government and its citizens
Handles significant financial responsibilities including special assessments and budgets
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: City Clerk’s Office
Approved By: City Manager Office
Attachments: Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of the proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2024, as Municipal Clerks Week
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