This publication provides a comprehensive reference for the duties and powers of the Texas Municipal Clerk.

This handbook is an invaluable administrative guide to the major functions of the Texas municipal clerk’s job. It is written by city secretaries for city secretaries. It contains the following.

Administrative procedures, duties and responsibilities of municipal clerk
Records management information and forms
Sample agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions
Notices (English/Spanish)
Legal petitions
Oaths of office for elected and appointed officials
Sample budget preparation calendar
Sample purchasing requisition, purchase order, notice to bidders, and bid invitation
Form for public information request
Sample application form and letter of appointment for boards and commissions
List of cost of copies of open records
Agencies’ and publishers’ addresses and phone numbers, and
Bibliographic reference lists.