The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council. The City Clerkâs Office records all official actions of the Durham City Council; publicize vacancies and process applications for Council appointed boards, committees and commissions; provides proper notice for all meetings regulated by the North Carolina Open Meetings law; archives permanent records, execute contracts and other documents; issues cemetery deeds, going-out-of-business licenses; coordinates codification of the Durham City Code; and certifies documents for admissibility in court cases. The Department also provides administrative support to the Mayor and Members of the City Council.
For more information, call the City Clerk's Office, 560-4166. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.