City Clerk

She is responsible for administering the City’s legislative obligations in accordance with The Cities Act and other legislation.

The primary duties of the City Clerk are as follows:

• Preparing and distributing agendas for City Council meetings; recording the deliberations of the City Council and transmitting to all concerned parties the results of these deliberations.
• Entrusted with maintaining, processing and recording all proceedings and other records of the City Council and the City to include Minutes, Bylaws, Agreements and Contracts.
• Public administrative support services to Councillors.
• Advises Council of its legislative responsibilities.
• Serves as the City’s Returning Officer for Municipal Elections as well as the Associate Returning Officer for the School Board Elections.  Elections are held every four years; however, an election could be held at any other time in order to fill a vacancy caused by resignation, etc. or to vote on a bylaw as a result of a petition from electors.
• Communication link between the general public, City Administration and City Council.
• One of the Signing Officers for the City of Swift Current.
• Provides legislative and procedural research and information to Council, City Departments and the public regarding hearings, petitions and provincial statues relating to Municipal Government.
• Provides Public Notice as required.
• Administers the Oaths of Office for City Council and maintains custody of the City’s corporate seal.
• Provides support to various Boards and Committees.

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If you require further information, please contact the City Clerk through one of the following:

E-mail: j.schlamp@swiftcurrent.ca
Phone: 306-778-2768
Fax: 306-778-2194