(a) 
The office of clerk of the City of Escondido is hereby created as an appointive position, as provided in California Government Code Section 34856. The city clerk shall be appointed by the city manager, and the city manager shall further provide for the salary, office, support, supervision and removal of the city clerk, as necessary for the proper functioning of the office.
(b) 
The city clerk shall have all of the responsibilities, duties and functions as specified by state law and this code.
(Ord. No. 2000-35, § 1, 12-13-00)