City Clerk

Alhambra Neon SignThe City Clerk's office is often the main link between the City and community - a resource for all official municipal and departmental records (excluding police), such as contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds and bonds originating in the City of Alhambra.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains all official municipal and departmental records (excluding police) originating in the City of Alhambra. To obtain copies of records, complete a Public Information Request Form at the City Clerk's office. (Obtain birth, marriage and death certificates and property title documents through the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorders Office.)
  • Prepares Agendas, Minutes and Notices, and supporting documentation in compliance with the Brown Act for meetings of the:
    • Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation
    • Alhambra Parking Authority
    • Alhambra Public Financing Authority
    • Board of Appeals
    • City Council
    • Industrial Development Authority
  • Retains minutes of various boards and commissions.
  • Posts vacancy notices.
  • Performs daily administration of the City Attorney's Office.
  • Oversees elections (assists with voter registration, provides nomination papers to prospective candidates, and administers the Oaths of Office and State campaign recording laws).
  • Prepares and/or coordinates official City ceremonies as directed by the Mayor.