City Hall - Administration

The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of McDonough and is appointed by the Mayor and Council. Duties include assembling information, creating and distributing the agendas for the bi-monthly Council meetings, maintaining minutes of the Council’s official actions, preserving contracts, resolutions, ordinances and agreements. The City Clerk manages the official records and the preservation of those records for the City. The City Clerk attests the signatures of Mayor and Council and is the official keeper of the City seal and affixes its impression on documents whenever required. The City Clerk updates all changes and additions to the City’s Code of Ordinances; receives and maintains applications from those running for an elected position during City elections; and ensures that all open records requests are made in accordance with the Open Records Act. The City Clerk organizes and oversees the City of McDonough’s annual Christmas Parade. The City Clerk serves and assists the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager as needed.