Office of the City Clerk / Todd Stermer
Welcome to the City Clerk’s Office
It is the mission of the Office of the City Clerk is to provide quality customer service and connect the public with the legislative process. The Office of the City Clerk strives to ensure that the City’s legislative processes are transparent by providing easy access to information. The Office of the City Clerk is often the first department member of the public contact when seeking general information regarding the city. Through efficient use of city resources, we can ensure the preservation of the City of Fresno’s legislative history.
Key Functions of the City Clerk
- Elections Official
As the Elections Official, the City Clerk assists city council candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during, and after an election. - Legislative Services -City Council Meetings and Agenda
As a Legislative Administrator, the City Clerk plays a critical role in the decision-making process of the local legislature. As the key staff for the City Council meetings, the Clerk prepares the legislative Agenda, verifies legal notices that have been posted or published, and completes the necessary arrangements to ensure an effective meeting. The Clerk is entrusted with the responsibilities of recording the decisions which constitute the building blocks of our city. - Governance and Compliance
The City Clerk serves as the local Compliance Officer for Federal, State, and Local Statutes to include the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, Public Records Act. The City Clerk also serves as the filing officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission to include Conflict of Interests, Campaign Disclosures, and Ethics training requirements (AB1234). - Administration of Board, Commission, and Committee
The City Council has established a number of boards, commissions, and committees to review City programs, projects, and community issues. Members of the community are appointed to serve on these boards to provide greater community participation and public input in the determination of City policies. The City Clerk administers the recruitment, appointment, and onboarding of the boards, commissions, and committees. - Codify and Maintain the City of Fresno Municipal Code (FMC)
The City of Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) is a compilation of the City’s Ordinances, which are local laws adopted by the City Council. An Ordinance is the most binding form of action taken by the City Council. The City Clerk ensures proper codification of the adopted Ordinances into the Municipal Code. - Custodian of Records/Administration of the Records Management Program
As a Records Manager, the City Clerk oversees the legislative process of preserving and protecting the public record. By statute, the City Clerk is required to maintain the index of Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions adopted by the legislative body. The City Clerk also ensures that other municipal records are readily accessible to the public. The public record under the conservatorship of the City Clerk provides fundamental integrity to the structure of our democracy. - Services
The office of the City Clerk provides a range of internal and external services as part of the daily operations. Other services include:
- Administer oaths of office
- Custodian of the City of Fresno seal
- Accepts service for claims, lawsuits, and subpoenas relating to the City of Fresno businesses.
- Graphics & Reproduction Services (Central Printing)
Elections and Voter Information
- Check your Registration Status
- Register to Vote Online
- Fresno County Updated Election Results for Presidential Primary Election March 5, 2024
- Candidate Handbook 2024 Primary Election
- Election Issues
- FPPC Filing Schedule
- Campaign Disclosures
- Mayor/Council Residency Act
- 87200 Filers
- Statement of Economic Interests
Lobbyist Registration Form
FMC Section 2-1205
Fee due with submission of form in the amount of $25.00
Key Staff
City Clerk Staff and Production Team
Services and Fees
City Clerk services and fees
Council Policy Manual
Finance, Personal manuals and more
Residency Act
Annual Residency Act Verification
Public Records Portal
Submit a Request for City Records
City Wide Records
City Wide Records Retention Schedule