The position of City Secretary is a statutory position required by State law and City ordinance. The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council and reports to the City Manager. The City Secretary provides administrative support to the City Council and City Manager. In addition, the City Secretary also serves as the City's Records Management Officer for the preservation of official city records. Other duties of the City Secretary include:
- Coordination and administration of all municipal elections
- Coordination of the City's special events
- Maintain the Code of Ordinances
- Maintains the corporate seal of the city
- Preparation of minutes for all regular and special City Council and Board/Commission meetings
- Preparation of proclamations
- Production of the City's quarterly newsletter
- Provides customer service to citizens and visitors to City Hall
- Publication of meeting agendas and notices