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DUTIES: The Clerk of the Circuit Court oversees the county office that performs many administrative duties for the Circuit Court, including the maintenance of court records. The Clerk's office files, processes and maintains civil, criminal and juvenile actions. It also records and maintains electronic land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances, liens and other land record documents and collects recording fees and transfer taxes. The Clerk administers oaths to County officials, Judges and Governor appointees; issues business and marriage licenses; performs civil wedding ceremonies; commissions Notaries Public; and processes passport applications. The Clerk also manages the office budget as set by the State Administrative Office of the Court.BASE SALARY: $140,600 TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected county-wide.