The City Clerk plays a key role in ensuring that Vernon's government is run effectively. The Clerks' responsibilities include:

• Certifying and maintaining the legislative history of the City of Vernon and acting as the custodian of the city seal;
• Processing Public Records Act requests;
• Preparing and posting agendas for legislative city meetings;
• Managing official City records
• Conducting municipal elections;
• Serving as the official filing officer, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission and the City's Conflict of Interest Code; and
• Overseeing the formal bid process.
• Accepting passports on behalf of U.S. Department of State as a certified Passport Acceptance Facility.

The City Clerk oversees filming in the City of Vernon. Film permits are handled by Film LA.

Mission Statement

To serve and support the Public, City Council, other City Council appointed governing bodies, and City Staff with a high standard of service in the management, preservation of, and accessibility to the official City records and legislative actions; to administer and conduct elections ensuring the integrity of the democratic process; and to provide these services efficiently with the utmost professionalism, with a commitment to open and transparent governance.

Resources

For more information on the following, please click on the links below:

• Elections
• Public Meetings
• City of Vernon Conflict of Interest Code
• Agency Report of Public Official Appointments – Form 806
• Claim Form

Contact

For more information, or if you'd like to reach the City Clerk Department, please contact us at cityclerk@cityofvernon.org or at (323) 583-8811 extension 546.

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