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RELEVANT LINKS: IR <br /> • Kee a minute book containing all of the city council proceedings. <br /> P g <br /> • Keep an ordinance book recording all of the ordinances passed by the <br /> council. <br /> • Act as the bookkeeper of the city and keep an account book to enter all <br /> p � <br /> moneytransactions of the city, including the dates and amounts of all <br /> � <br /> e an receipts d the person from whom the money was received, as well as <br /> p � <br /> all orders drawn upon the treasurer with their payee and object. <br /> * Give the � <br /> required notice of each regular and special election, record the <br /> Pg <br /> roceedin s thereof, notify officials of their election appointments to <br /> office and certify to the county auditor all appointments and the results <br /> of all city elections. <br /> • Serve as the custodian of the city's seal and records. <br /> • Sign all official papers. <br /> Minn.stat. 412.201. , Post and publish notices, ordinances, and resolutions as required. <br /> • Perform other appropriate ro riate duties as imposed by the city council. <br /> In addition to these duties, Standard Plan city clerks also serve as members <br /> of the council. <br /> Minn.stat.§412.68 1. plan B city clerks are subject to the direction of the city manager and have <br /> the following statutory duties: A <br /> • Keep public records. <br /> • Maintain custody of and disburse public funds. <br /> • Administer city affairs as ordained by the council. <br /> Minn.stat.§412.681. The clerk in a Plan B city may also be designated secretary to the council. <br /> In addition to the above duties, the clerk will also typically do the following: <br /> • Provide notice of regular and special meetings. <br /> • Handle all correspondence on behalf of the council. <br /> • Draw up agendas d prepare or supervise the preparation of other <br /> g an <br /> working papers the council uses at meetings. <br /> • Execute any duties the council assigns to the clerk. In many cities, the <br /> clerk also does this for administrative boards, such as the utilities <br /> commission. <br /> d. Financial responsibilities <br /> Handbook,Fiinaneial Reports Except for those records the treasurer must keep,the clerk maintains all <br /> Acco uti Ling arrd Auditing. <br /> financial records. where the city has combined the office of clerk and <br /> treasurer the clerk enerall erforms all financial duties. In addition,the <br /> g yp <br /> clerk is responsible for preparing financial reports. <br /> F <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities 81412021 <br /> Chapter 8 Page 5 <br /> City Administrative Staff <br />