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Duties of the City Clerk's Office

A description of the duties of the City Clerk's Office

  • Custodian of the Corporate Seal of the City and authorized its use.
  • Is tasked with the duty of making sure all City departments abide by the records retention provisions administered by the Library of Virginia.
  • Maintains the official record of ordinances and resolutions, adopted by the Council, and preserves, records and publishes Council minutes.
  • Handles inquiries and researches requests from citizens and other municipal departments.
  • Provides staff support to the Mayor and City Council.
  • Manages the City Code updates to code holders, and the City's on-line City Code Custodian.
  • Manages the advertisement of legal notices. 
  • Make available and maintain all Conflict of Interest Forms and Real Estate Disclosure forms.
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Office of the City Clerk
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue, 9th Floor
Newport News, Virginia 23607

Phone: (757) 926-8634
Fax: (757) 926-8599

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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