What is the City Clerk’s Office?

The City Clerk is the City official and compliance officer for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act governing public meetings law.

The statutes of the State of California prescribe the basic functions and duties of the City Clerk, and the Government Code and Election Code provide precise and specific responsibilities and procedures to follow.  

• As an elections official, the City Clerk administers Federal, State, and Local procedures that allow citizens to select City representatives. From election planning to the certification of election results, and filing of campaign disclosure documents along the way, the City Clerk manages the municipal election process.
• As a legislative administrator, the City Clerk staffs City Council meetings, prepares meeting agendas and minutes, verifies legal notices have been posted or published in accordance with the law, and executes official City documents. The City Clerk is entrusted with the responsibility of recording and archiving all the decisions of the City. 
• As a records manager, the City Clerk oversees the preservation of the public record through effective records management practices. The City Clerk also ensures that most municipal records are accessible to the public in a timely manner.

Who is the City Clerk?
In the City of Banning, the City Clerk is a private citizen elected to serve in the position, much like the City Treasurer. The City Clerk performs swearings-in at ceremonial events and frequently attends City meetings. The Deputy City Clerk manages all day-to-day operations and is a full-time employee of the City.