About

The office of the City Clerk operates in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, City Charter and City Codes (link to https://ecode360.com/ME0737?needHash=true).  The office interacts with state departments and agencies, records documents, maintains and preserves permanent and historical records, and responds to inquiries from the public. The office assumes an official role in the election process, issues various licenses and permits, updates the Code of Ordinances, and acts as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

The City Clerk provides services including, but not limited to the following:

 

·         Public Records and Recording Officer

     Post notices and provide access to all public records

     Maintain complex filing and recording systems

     Land records-file, assess fees, index, scan and check for accuracy

     Accept Claims for Damages filed against the City

 

·         Registrar of Vital Statistics

     Register all vital events occurring within the community-birth, marriage, death

 

·         Licensing Officer

     Issue state licenses and permits, burial and cremation permits, sports licenses and dog licenses

 

·         Elections

     Prepare ballots

     Manages absentee ballot process

 

·         Public Information Officer

     "Doorway to local government"

     Responsible for administering over 600 State Statutes

     Assist public in locating all recorded information 

     Direct numerous inquiries to proper departments

 

·      ·    Staff Commitment

 

·         Maintain an environment attentive to the highest degree of customer service

·         Provide thorough and timely information with courtesy and respect for our customers

·         Process, maintain and update all records and documents in a timely manner to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws

·         Certify the integrity and longevity of all the documents entrusted to our care

·         Guarantee that the City has accurate and accessible data for future generations