City Secretary

City Council Chambers

The City Secretary's Office administers all city elections; is the custodian of city records including council minutes, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other documents vital to the history of the city; coordinates board and commission appointments and provides information in accordance with the City Charter and Texas State Law (Public Information Act); prepares agendas and keeps minutes for all Council meetings, trains and supports various board secretaries on agenda management; and administratively supports Council. The City Secretary’s role resembles the U.S. Secretary of State or the Texas Secretary of State for which legal and legislative research is important. Each city in Texas is required by law to have a municipal clerk, commonly known as the city secretary. This position is the only one required by law once a city incorporates.