Town Clerk

Office Days and Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Howell Town Clerk/Recorder performs many duties vital to the daily operations of our local government. Listed below you will find many of the duties performed.

• Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
• Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
• Perform general office duties, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
• Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
• Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.
• Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
• Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
• Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
• Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
• Maintain fiscal records and accounts.
• Serve as a notary of the public.
• Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
• Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
• Prepare reports on civic needs.
• Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

The Clerk serves as the link between Council and citizens as well as between the Manager and employees.

The Office of Clerk for the Howell Town provides clerical, record keeping and administrative functions to the Council and the Manager. In addition, this individual performs many tasks that assist in guiding and managing the operation of local government policy and law. Below are just a few of the responsibilities of the Howell Town Clerk.