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250 Hamilton Avenue
7th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2571
Fax: 650-328-3631
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)
Office of The City Clerk

Welcome to the Office of the City Clerk

Donna Grider is the department director and is one of four Council Appointed Officers. The other officers are the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Manager.

The City Clerk performs various professional and managerial duties according to Statute, Municipal Code, and Charter.
 

Elections
As Elections Official, the City Clerk conducts the entire election process. Voter registration and voting is coordinated with Santa Clara County.

  
 
Legislative Administration
The City Clerk facilitates the execution of official and legislative processes. This includes administering provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, attesting to the passing of resolutions and ordinances, managing the recruitment process for positions on Boards and Commissions, and participating in all City Council and Committee meetings.

Records Management
The City Clerk's Office records official actions and legislation of the municipal government, documenting the proceedings of meetings and retaining other legal and historical records. Records are maintained while providing appropriate public access to government business. The City Clerk manages the proper maintenance and disposition of City records and information according to statute, and helps to preserve City history.

Use the links on this page to find out more about Palo Alto's municipal government.

PRESS RELEASES
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Early Voting for June 8th Primary
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*Vote by Mail Deadline
*June 22nd Special Primary

Entire Packet

Public Records Request Procedures

Records Retention Schedule

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Elections

FPPC FORMS

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RECRUITING INFORMATION

Minutes/Agendas/Reports
The Agendas/Minutes/Reports section of the City of Palo Alto website, is a list of links to documents related to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and City Manager Reports.
( visit know zone for city agendas/minutes/reports )
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Sister Cities
Sister Cities of Palo Alto
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Ad Hoc Committee - High Speed Rail SubCommittee
Mayoral appointed Ad Hoc Committee comprised of four Council Members with specific approved guidelines to follow.
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City Council Agendas/Minutes
What was the City Council vote on Alma Plaza? What happened at the meeting the first week of June? It’s all here.
( view city council minutes and agendas )
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View the Municipal Code
The online version of the Municipal Code is updated several times per year.
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