Chapter 18: City Clerk
In the August 2026 draft recodification (Administration, Boards, and Commissions), from page 49. Current 18 City Clerk.
Comparison with a draft: not adopted. The archive holds no public hearing, ordinance or vote adopting the recodified Code through the October 20, 2026 meeting packet. Until one is adopted, every page here compares the consolidated code with a draft that can still change: the revised draft with the October 6 changes is not in the archive.
A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
The city's explanation
“Chapter 18 was revised from “City Clerk/Administrator” to “City Clerk.” The City Clerk provisions were separated from the City Administrator duties and authority.”
13 wording changed, 1 new · 3 notable changes.
Section by section
§ 18.01 Appointment And Compensation→ § 18.01 Appointment And Compensation · Wording changed largely rewritten (34% same words) · compare the texts match not yet reviewed: matched by catchline only; 34% of the words agree
- New requirement: …
AtThe Council shall appoint by majority vote a Clerk to serve at the first meeting of the City Council in…
§ 18.02 Powers And Duties: General→ § 18.02 Powers And Duties: General · Wording changed largely rewritten (4% same words) · compare the texts match not yet reviewed: matched by catchline only; 4% of the words agree
- Text removed: …addition, the Clerk/Administrator will have the following duties
and responsibilities: (1) Implement, coordinate, administer the policies of the city council, provide for the enforcement and regulation of all ordinances, and ensure the effective provision of services in an efficient and professional manner. (2) Develop the annual budget, prepare financial reports and records, and keep the council advised of the financial condition of the city. Prepare all finan…as provided by the council in a separate… - Text removed: …zoning officer, and assist the council and the
planning and zoning commission in implementing the comprehensive plan. (8) Serve as the city's primary liaison in working with public and private agencies. (9) Receive all inquiries, concerns and complaints voiced through residents of the city, elected officials, or other parties; and addresses, delegates or refers the issue to the council as required. (10) Keep the mayor and council informed on a…law. …
§ 18.03 Publication Of Minutes→ § 18.03 Publication Of Minutes · Wording changed largely rewritten (61% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.04 Recording Measures→ § 18.04 Recording Measures · Wording changed wording changed (84% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.05 Publication→ § 18.05 Other Publications · Wording changed wording changed (85% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.06 Authentication→ § 18.06 Authentication · Wording changed wording changed (84% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.07 Certify Measures→ § 18.07 Certification · Wording changed wording changed (91% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.08 Records→ § 18.08 Records · Wording changed wording changed (91% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.09 Attendance At Meetings→ § 18.09 Attendance At Meetings · Wording changed wording changed (87% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.10 Issue Licenses And Permits→ § 18.10 Licenses And Permits · Wording changed wording changed (88% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.11 Notify Appointees→ § 18.11 Notification Of Appointments · Wording changed wording changed (86% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.12 Elections→ § 18.12 Elections · Wording changed wording changed (90% same words) · compare the texts
§ 18.13 City Seal→ § 18.13 City Seal · Wording changed minor wording (97% same words) · compare the texts
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