City Council Agenda
Memo to: Manteca City Council
From: Lisa Blackmon, City Clerk
Date: September 3, 2019
Subject: City Clerk Appointment
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Review the method of appointment for the City Clerk position and provide direction.
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Background:
During the August 20, 2019, City Council meeting, Council directed the City Clerk to return with an item related to the City Clerk position method of appointment. Below is information related to the History of the Manteca City Clerk appointment, the statutory role of the City Clerk, and Government Code section definitions with regard to the position and the appointment.
HISTORY OF MANTECA CITY CLERK:
Prior to the June 8, 1999, election one employee filled dual roles as the Elected City Clerk and as the Secretary to the City Council (a full time city position).
On February 16, 1999, City Council approved placing a ballot measure on the June 8, 1999, Special Election Ballot related to changing the City Clerk position from elected to appointed by City Council; the ballot measure was successful. The City Clerk's term at that time was due to conclude in November 2000.
On January 18, 2000, the City Council adopted an Ordinance 1125 amending the Manteca Municipal code adding section 2.08.070, delegating the authority to the City Manager to appoint the City Clerk.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CITY'S DEPARTMENTS- League of California Cities Publication, Mayors and Councilmembers Resource Guide:
CITY CLERKS (Pg. 10)
Government Code Section 36501 sets forth the governing officers of the city, one of which is the City Clerk. The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, the Maddy Act, and the Brown Act. Before the City Council takes any action (and after they take action), the City Clerk, in conjunction with the City Attorney, ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. The City Clerk serves as...
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