City Clerk

Responsibilities & Services

The City Clerk's Department is a public service office that performs a wide variety of department functions and citizen services. The City Clerk's Office:

• Coordinates the administration of all elections for the city
• Issues hunting, fishing and dog licenses
• Records and maintains all vital statistics records (birth, death, and marriage certificates) for the city
• Performs wedding ceremonies (both on and off site)
• Administers the city's business licensing program
• Provides Notary Public and Dedimus Justice services
• Serves as custodian and preserves all official city records
• Acts as the Public Access Officer to ensure the City is in FOAA compliance
• Maintains a complete and accurate record of City Council proceedings
• Provides administrative support to the City Council
• Maintains the City's Code of Ordinances
• Assists the Business & Community Relations Department with various projects and events

Mission

The mission of the City Clerk's Office is to:

• Accurately maintain all city records including vital records, council records, and licenses
• Conduct elections and voter registration processes with professionalism in accordance with Maine Law
• Provide for the safety of the general public through animal control regulations and licensing
• Provide information to both City officials and the general public in a friendly and competent manner