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Duties of the city clerk vary from city to city, and may include any or all of the following:Minutes. Keep a minute book containing all of the city council proceedings. Ordinances. Keep an ordinance book recording all of the ordinances passed by the council. Bookkeeping. Act as the bookkeeper of the city and keep an account book to enter all money transactions of the city, including the dates and amounts of all receipts, and the person from whom the money was received, as well as all orders drawn upon the treasurer with their payee and object. Elections. Give the required notice of each regular and special election, record the proceedings thereof, notify officials of their election appointments to office, and certify to the county auditor all appointments and the results of all city elections. Custodian. Serve as the custodian of the city’s seal and records. Signatory. Sign all official papers. Notice. Post and publish notices, ordinances, and resolutions as required. Recordkeeping: Keep public records. Finance. Maintain custody of and disburse public funds. Administration. Administer city affairs as ordained by the council. Other Duties. Perform other appropriate duties as imposed by the city council.