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Overview
The Clerk-Treasurer's Office is a vital part of the city government, responsible for maintaining important records and financial documents for the city. The Clerk-Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the city and is responsible for managing the city's budget, issuing financial reports, and ensuring that the city's financial affairs are conducted in an open and transparent manner.
The Clerk-Treasurer's Office is responsible for maintaining the official records of the City Council, including meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. The Clerk-Treasurer also serves as the custodian of the city seal and is responsible for affixing it to official documents.
In addition to its financial and record-keeping duties, the Clerk-Treasurer's Office also serves as a resource for residents and businesses in the city. The Clerk-Treasurer and his or her staff are available to answer questions and provide information about city services and procedures.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Clerk-Treasurer's Office or the work it does, please don't hesitate to contact us. We welcome your input and look forward to serving the residents of Loogootee.
Roles & Responsibilities
Per Indiana Code Section 36-4-10-4 Clerk; Duties
Sec. 4. The clerk shall do the following:
(1) Serve as clerk of the city legislative body under IC 36-4-6-9 and maintain custody of its records.
(2) Maintain all records required by law.
(3) Keep the city seal.
(4) As soon as a successor is elected and qualified, deliver to the successor all the records and property of the clerk's office.
(5) Perform other duties prescribed by law.
(6) Administer oaths when necessary in the discharge of the clerk's duties, without charging a fee.
(7) Take depositions, without charging a fee.
(8) Take acknowledgement of instruments that are required by statute to be acknowledged, without without charging a fee.
