§ 2-314. Duties of the clerk.

The clerk shall be responsible for performing those duties required by Wis. Stats. § 62.09(11) and for the following additional duties:

(1)

Perform all election duties as required by statute and keep and maintain all election records and all property used in conjunction with holding of elections.

(2)

Publish all legal notices unless otherwise provided; file and preserve all contracts, bonds, oaths of office and other documents not required to be filed elsewhere.

(3)

Issue all licenses required by ordinance or statute, except as otherwise provided.

(4)

Prepare the tax roll and tax notices required by the state.

(5)

Attend meetings, take minutes and maintain files for the common council, and such other official boards and commissions as may be directed.

(6)

Maintain a file on all city records, ordinances, resolutions and vouchers.

(7)

Type and distribute reports for the council and for federal and state agencies.

(8)

Audit and obtain approval on claims charged against the city.

(9)

Assist the city assessor in maintaining property assessment records.

(10)

Administer oaths and affirmations.

(11)

Issue licenses to various vendors in city.

(12)

Make reports to the state on assessments.

(13)

Prepare check vouchers for payment of approved claims for signature.

(14)

Coordinate the preparation and compilation of the annual city budget.

(15)

File financial and other reports with various state agencies.

(16)

File insurance claims on behalf of the city.

(17)

Make property tax settlements with the county treasurer and turn over to school district and other taxing units their proportionate share of property tax collections.

(18)

Locate suppliers of goods or services and obtain quotes.

(19)

Identify and evaluate ideas to achieve more efficient and effective operation.

(20)

Confer with mayor, department heads and common council committees about projects and problems.

(21)

Work in harmony with the city treasurer toward the common goal of service to the city residents.

(22)

Perform such other duties as may be directed by the common council.

(Ord. of 01-06-15(1))