The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and is charged with maintaining complete and accurate records of City Council proceedings and official City files, and fulfills legal requirements established by the City's municipal code and North Carolina State law.

This office is responsible for ensuring that the City Council, City staff, and interested citizens are aware of issues being addressed at City Council meetings by preparing, distributing, and posting, on a timely basis, agenda materials and minutes, and that the Municipal Code is accurate and routinely updated.

The City Clerk is also the point-of-contact for citizens wishing to serve on City boards and commissions.