The City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties as specified in the Cities Act. This includes:
- preparing and distributing agendas and minutes, and disseminating decisions of meetings of City Council and its committees;
- ensuring that the business of City Council and its committees are conducted in accordance with the provisions of The Cities Act and other relevant legislation;
- maintaining corporate records, including bylaws, agreements and contracts;
- administering corporate archives;
- responding to research requests of the public and the administration;
- providing support services to City Councillors;
- coordinating select city programs and services;
- acting as the Returning Officer for the municipal election and adhering to The Local Government Election Act.;
- administering the provisions of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
- acting as the communication link between the public, city administration and City Council.