The City Clerk of Park Ridge, Illinois has many responsibilities, including:

• Record keeping: The City Clerk is responsible for keeping records of City Council proceedings and all important documents related to City business. 

• Attending meetings: The City Clerk attends City Council meetings and coordinates all aspects of them, including agendas and public comment. 

• Publishing ordinances and resolutions: The City Clerk publishes and attests to all ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council. 

• Delivering communications: The City Clerk delivers communications and resolutions from the City Council to the city's departments. 

• Administering oaths of office: The City Clerk administers oaths of office. 

• Conducting elections: The City Clerk conducts all election duties as required by law. 

• Promoting the office: The City Clerk promotes the Clerk's office and available services at events such as the Taste of Park Ridge, Chamber of Commerce, and Farmer's Market. 

 

A City Clerk is a local government employee who serves the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and all administrative departments. The role requires versatility, alertness, accuracy, and patience.