Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05-05-2026
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Proclamation declaring the week of May 3rd-9th, 2026, 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:
1. Keep the journal of the proceedings of the City Council, Municipal Authority, Economic Development Authority and other boards and commissions;
2. Enroll all ordinances passed by the council in a book or set of books kept for that purpose;
3. Have custody of documents, records, and archives, as may be provided for by law or by ordinance, and have custody of the seal of the City;
4. Attest and affix the seal of the City to documents as required by law or by ordinance.
5. Receive and process open records requests.
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 3-9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week
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