Clerk of Council

The Mayor and City Council appoint the Clerk of Council. Duties are as follows:

• Attends all meetings and generates minutes for Council, Council Committees and for other Special Events
• Responds to Freedom of Information Act Requests, Provides issue research, makes travel arrangements and prepares agendas, reports and meeting notices
• Notifies news media, public and other interested parties of meetings and Issue Status
• Acts as liaison between City Council, the Public and City Departments
• Handles job-related needs of Council members, the Executive Department and Legal Counsel
• Interacts with other local government entities on behalf of Council
• Maintains and assists in documentation of Municipal Code of Ordinances
• Maintains monthly calendar for City Council meetings and events
• May serve as Election Clerk for the City
• Custodian of City archives and as Records Retention/Destruction Program Manager

The Clerk of Council's Office is located in City Hall on the 5th floor. For more information call (843) 740-2502, fax (843) 745-1050, or email Ellen Clark.