Division Overview & Responsibilities
The City Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the City of Lilburn and plays a vital role in maintaining transparency, accessibility, and accountability in local government.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ceremonial Documents: Processing requests for proclamations, commendations, and certificates of recognition to honor individuals, groups, and community events.
- Open Records Requests: Responding to public requests for access to City records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act.
- Agreements & Contracts: Managing and archiving official city agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
- City Council Agendas & Minutes: Preparing and publishing meeting agendas and minutes to keep the public informed of City Council actions.
- Elections: Providing information about municipal elections, including voting procedures and candidate qualifications and filings.
- Ordinances & Resolutions: Maintaining the official archive of adopted city ordinances and resolutions.
The City Clerk ensures that the City’s legislative actions and public records are accurate, accessible, and professionally maintained.