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• Act as custodian of city's seal and records. <br />Mi»n. star. ~ a~z-'ol. Sign all official city papers. <br />• Post and publish such notices, ordinances, and resolutions as may be <br />required. <br />• Perform such other duties as may be imposed by the council. <br />In addition to these duties, Standard Plan city clerks also serve as members <br />of the council. <br />2. Plan B cities <br />M;»». scat. ~ alz.csl. plan B city clerks are subject to the direction of the city manager and have <br />the following statutory duties: <br />• Keep public records. <br />• Maintain custody of and disburse public funds. <br />• Administer city affairs as ordained by the council. <br />Minn. star. a i z.hs 1. In addition to the above duties, the clerk may be designated to act as <br />secretary to the council. <br />3. Home rule charter cities <br />As previously mentioned, the role of a city clerk in a home rule charter city <br />will depend upon provisions in the city's charter. Home rule charter cities <br />should consult their charters to determine whether there is a clerk position <br />within the city and what specific powers the clerk possesses. <br />4. Financial responsibilities <br />see t(a»abooh. chapter z~. Except for those records the city treasurer must keep, the clerk maintains <br /> all financial records. When the city has combined the office of clerk and <br /> treasurer, the clerk performs all duties. In addition, the clerk is responsible <br /> for preparing financial reports. <br />See LMC infoanation If the council makes appropriations or allotments under a budget, the clerk <br />memo, F.3»dg~t Guide iar usually has the duty of administering the budget. <br />Cities <br />(https://www.lmc.org/medi , <br />a/document/ 1 /budget_gttide <br />_for_cities.pdf). <br />See FIR Reference Manual, As general city administrative officer in charge of payroll, the clerk must <br />Chapter a withhold state and federal income taxes from the paychecks of all <br />(https://www. lmc. org/page/ <br />t/resource- employees. In cities without a finance officer or department, the city clerk <br />libraty.jsp?pagetd=t6ta~. may also be responsible for monthly payroll deductions and reports for the <br />Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), Social Security and <br />Medicare contributions from each employee. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATION <br />