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The City Clerk is committed to providing professional service and support to the City Council, City Staff, and the citizens of the community.

What is the City Clerk?

The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, as well as the Brown Act (open meeting laws). The City Clerk is appointed by a majority of the total membership of the City Council, serves at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total membership of the Council.

The Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and the City Council, and provides related municipal services.

What does the City Clerk Do?

Elections - It is the duty of the City Clerk to conduct Municipal Elections in accordance with the City Charter, the City of Pomona Municipal Code, the Elections Code and the Political Reform Act of 1974. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. From Election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the City Clerk manages the process which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government.

Legislative Process - The Clerk's office coordinates the preparation and distribution of official City Council Agendas prior to each City Council Meeting. Before and after the City Council takes action, the City Clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state and local statutes and regulations, and that all actions are properly executed, recorded and archived. Regular City Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of every month, unless otherwise noticed.

Public Records - The City Clerk is the custodian of many public records of the City, including ordinances, resolutions, minutes of the City Council, agreements, election-related documents, campaign disclosure filings, statements of economic interest, and many others. If you would like to request a copy of these types of public records, please complete a Public Records Request Form.

City Code - The City Clerk's Office maintains the Pomona City Code, which is a compilation of city laws and regulations and is accessible at city hall and on-line.

Commission Recruitment - The City Clerk's Office coordinates the recruitment process for all City Boards and Commissions. Vacancies are posted online and can be reviewed in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall. Applications are available on-line and in the office.

Other Duties - The City Clerk administers oaths of office, attests and seals official documents, receives and files petitions, appeals, claims, and lawsuits against the City, and acts as filing officer for the California Fair Political Practices Commission.