City Clerk's Office

410 E Washington Street ::: Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ::: ph 319.356.5043

Duties and Responsibilities of the City Clerk

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council, reports directly to the Council and attends all City Council meetings. The City Clerk is charged with custody of deeds, contracts and abstracts. The Clerk's office is responsible for the keeping of all ordinances, resolutions, minutes and the Iowa City City Code. The office publishes public notices, ordinances and minutes as required by law. The City Clerk's office assists both staff and the general public in researching information. Taxi company and drivers licenses, dancing permits, outdoor service areas, cigarette licenses, beer/liquor licenses, and cemetery deeds are issued from the Clerk's office. City subdivision files, project files, the Domestic Partnership Registry, and an index of Council proceedings are also maintained in the office. The Clerk's office also provides staff and support for the Police Citizens Review Board and the Youth Advisory Commission.

Documents

View the City Clerk's Office Information Request Form

View the Telecom Lease Packet