§ 2-83. Duties generally.  


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  • The city clerk and his duly authorized deputies shall perform the following duties:

    (1)

    Attend all meetings of the city commission and keep minutes of its proceedings, the correctness of which proceedings shall be certified to by his signature and by the signature of the presiding officer of the city commission at such meeting; and the official minutes of the city commission, when duly signed by the clerk and mayor-commissioner or vice-mayor presiding at such meeting, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts and happenings stated therein. He shall furnish certified copies of the minutes as required.

    (2)

    Administer any oath required by the law or ordinances of the city.

    (3)

    Be the official custodian of the seal of the city and of all records and papers of an official character pertaining to the affairs of the city; and whenever an official seal is required on any official document of the city, the same shall be affixed by the city clerk or deputy clerk.

    (4)

    Sign all ordinances and resolutions and record in full in books kept for such purposes all ordinances and resolutions; and furnish certified copies as required.

    (5)

    Perform any other duties required of the clerk by charter or ordinance or any duties applicable and proper to be performed by the city clerk.

(Laws of Fla. Ch. 57-1322, § 66)