[CC 1997 §2-85]
The term of office of the City Clerk shall be for one (1) year.
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State Law Reference — Term of office, §79.320, RSMo.
[CC 1997 §2-86]
In the absence of the City Clerk, the Board of Aldermen shall appoint a Deputy City Clerk who shall possess the same qualifications, and have and exercise all the duties and powers and receive the same compensation as the City Clerk.
Among other things, the City Clerk shall keep a journal of the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen. He/she shall safely and properly keep all the records and papers belonging to the City which may be entrusted to his/her care; he/she shall be the general accountant of the City; he/she is hereby empowered to administer official oaths and oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against the City.