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Office of the City Clerk
An introduction to the Office of the City Clerk
Overview
The Office of the City Clerk directs the administrative functions of the City Council as set forth in the City Charter and the State and City Code. The City of Newport News has a City Council/City Manager form of government, with the City Clerk being one of three full-time appointed positions – the other two being the City Manager and the City Attorney.
The City Clerk is entrusted with maintaining, processing, and recording all proceedings and other records of the City Council and the City to include minutes, contracts, deeds, grants, ordinances, and resolutions.
Meet the Staff
The City of Newport News Clerk's Office is staffed by the City Clerk, a Chief Deputy City Clerk, and two Deputy City Clerks.
Mabel V. Washington Jenkins, MMC - City Clerk
Jennifer D. Walker, CMC - Chief Deputy City Clerk
Pamela L. Foshee, CMC - Deputy City Clerk
Jennifer A. Patterson - Deputy City Clerk
