首页 Departments City Clerk City Clerk The City Clerk is the local official who administers democratic processes such as elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act. The City Clerk’s Office serves as a liaison between citizens and government and is committed to professionalism, integrity, and accountability and is responsible for the following functions: Administration Reception to City Hall Manages public inquiries Accepts Claims, Summons, and Subpoenas Conducts Bid Openings Provides Notary Services Administrative Fee Schedule Clerk of the City Council Prepares and disseminates meeting agendas and minutes Records and maintains video recordings of meetings Prepares Commendations and Recognition Certificates Posts Public Notices and facilitates publications to remain compliant with legal requirements Processes all Resolutions, Ordinances, Contracts, and attests official documents. Coordinates the Commission appointment process, in accordance with the Maddy Act. Local Appointment List (Maddy Act). Elections Coordinates with Orange County Registrar of Voters to conduct elections and facilitates voter registration. Accepts nomination papers and assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. Acts as a filing officer for Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements filed by candidates, City elected and appointed officials. Records Custodian of Records, Notarizes and Certifies documents Administers and files Oaths of Office Records Deeds and Grants which convey an interest to the City Maintains legislative history and preserves historical records Updates and publishes the Lake Forest Municipal Code Responds to public records requests, in compliance with the Public Records Act Passports Passport Services at City Hall are currently suspended until further notice. Residents can obtain passport services at the Lake Forest Post Office, located at 24552 Raymond Way, Lake Forest Make an appointment: https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm For a list of all passport acceptance facilities, visit trave.state.gov. Information regarding application and fee information on passports and passport renewals Risk Management and Claims Access application to file a damages claim. ADA Grievances Read the City's ADA grievance procedures and policy. DEPARTMENTS City Clerk City Manager Communications and Marketing Community Development Community Services Lake Forest Economic Development Finance Human Resources & Employment Opportunities Fire Management Services Police Public Safety Public Works
