Richmond City Clerk

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Office of City Clerk

The Richmond City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager and possesses the following authority and duties:

Serves as clerk of the council, attends all council meetings, and keeps a permanent journal of the proceedings of the council.
Serves as custodian of the city seal and is the custodian of all papers, documents, and records of the city.
Certifies all ordinances and resolutions enacted or passed by the City Council.
Maintains a supply of forms for all petitions required to be filed for any purpose by the provisions of law.
Notifies the City Council of the failure of any officer or employee required to take an oath of office or to furnish any bond required.
Gives to the proper department or officials ample notice of the expiration or termination of any franchises, contracts, or agreements, and, to elected officers, notice of the termination of the office held by them at least thirty days before the last day for filing nominating petitions for election to offices.
Administers oaths of office to officers and employees required to take an oath.
Serves as Chairman of the Election Commission and oversees election procedures and reporting in accordance with applicable law.
Performs other duties as prescribed by law, the City Council, or the City Manager.

The City Clerk is available during business hours. You can also e-mail the City Clerk with any questions or concerns or call (586) 727-7571.

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IMPORTANT NEWS AND INFORMATION

Currently the City is divided into two precincts (click here for the PRECINCT MAP). All areas of the City north of the centerline of Division (32 Mile Road) are in Precinct #1. All areas of the City south of the centerline of Division (32 Mile Road) are in Precinct #2. Both Precinct #1and Precinct #2 vote at the Richmond Community Center, 36164 Festival Drive, located in Beebe Street Memorial Park. Since the State of Michigan passed the Consolidated Election Law, all voting within the City of Richmond is handled by the City Clerk. All City residents vote at the Richmond Community Center for School, Local, State, County, and Federal elections.