The City Clerk's Office maintains all City Codes, Ordinances, Resolutions and other legal documents. In addition, the Clerk's Office processes and issues various permits and licenses including special events, temporary outdoor sales, solicitors/peddlers and liquor licenses, processes and distributes certified copies of birth and death records, maintains the city’s voter registration file, and is responsible for recording city documents with the Oakland County Register of Deeds.
The City Clerk is responsible for the administration of all Elections held within the city and functions as Secretary to the City Council and Building Authority. The Clerk also provides recording secretarial services to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Dangerous Animal Review Board and manages the agendas and minutes for other city boards/commissions.