A. Records. The city clerk shall keep a true and correct record of all business transacted by the council and all other records that either pertain to the business of the city or that the council directs. The city clerk shall number, plainly label and file separately in a suitable cabinet all resolutions, ordinances, notices, deeds, surveys, leases, paid and unpaid vouchers, inventories, letters, orders and other documents of whatever nature.

B. Public Inspection of Records. The city clerk shall keep convenient for public inspection all public records and public documents under his control, as provided by state statute. Photocopies of documents may be furnished using a fee schedule established by the city council.

C. Minutes. The city clerk shall prepare or cause to be prepared all minutes of council, commission, committee and board proceedings and ensure their correctness and accuracy.

D. Ordinances, Resolutions, Budgets and Notices. The city clerk shall process, record, file, publish and, if required by state statute, post all ordinances, resolutions, budgets and notices that may be passed by the council.

E. Election Officer. The city clerk shall be the city election officer and perform those duties required by state statute.

F. Licenses. The city clerk shall be the inspector of licenses and issue or cause to be issued all licenses that may be prescribed by state statute or this code.

G. Administration. The city clerk shall perform all administrative responsibilities and duties that are conferred upon him by the council in addition to those specified in this code.

H. Appointed/Directed by City Manager. The city clerk shall be appointed and directed by the city manager. [Code 2006 § 3-2-2].