City Treasurer-Clerk

The City Treasurer-Clerk position is created by the City Charter and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Commission. As Treasurer for the government, the City Treasurer-Clerk is responsible for collecting, depositing, safeguarding, and investing all monies belonging to the City including utility revenues, fines, fees, taxes, and other miscellaneous revenues. It is the duty of the Treasurer-Clerk to finance capital projects through the sale of bonds, notes, leases, or commercial paper, administer the debt after issuance, and advise the City Commission on debt related matters. The City Treasurer-Clerk is also responsible for the design and administration of the City employees’ pension plan and the City’s risk management program.

As City Clerk, the City Treasurer-Clerk, maintains all ordinances and resolutions, prepares the minutes of the City Commission meetings, countersigns and maintains the official copy of all contracts and, as provided by Florida Statutes, is responsible for the collection, storage, and archiving of all public records. Citizens requesting access to public records shall be served by his office. The City Treasurer-Clerk also has certain administrative duties related to citizen advisory boards, filling of unexpected City Commission vacancies, and canvassing absentee ballots in City Commission elections; each of these duties is outlined by City Commission Policy.

The City Treasurer-Clerk also provides financial information and analysis to the City Commission as requested, and has other responsibilities as determined from time to time by the City Commission.

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Office Structure
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About the Office of the City Treasurer-Clerk

Below are some of the functions provided to the City of Tallahassee by the Office of the Treasurer-Clerk.

Public Records Requests To request public records within the City of Tallahassee and its departments.	Utility Bill Payments There are multiple payment options available.
Lobbyist Registrations Persons who are compensated to lobby on behalf of entities are required to register annually with the City.	Investor Relations Financial information about the City of Tallahassee.
Lien Searches To request a search of City records to determine if a property (parcel) is subject to any outstanding liens, fines, unpaid utilities, or other encumbrances.	Annual Report to Bondholders Continuing disclosure and selected other information for the municipal marketplace.
City Commission Archives Meeting agendas and summaries.	Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees Committees in which the citizens can help guide government action.
Financial & Gift Disclosure Forms Browse financial and gift disclosures from current and previous administrations.	Parking Ticket Payments Did you get a parking ticket? Find out your fines and how to pay them.
City Commission Policies How the commission is governed and the rules they follow.	Loading Zone Permits Parking in Commercial Loading Zones require permits.
City of Tallahassee Charter & Ordinances The City's Charter and ordinances are available at Municode.	Business Licenses (Business Tax/Occupational License) No longer required in Tallahassee effective June 30, 2017.