The City Clerk's Office is committed to providing quality service and connecting the public with the legislative process.  Functions of the Office include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the City seal;
• Accurately recording and archiving the actions of the City Council, Board of Public Utilities, Successor Agency to the Tulare Redevelopment Agency, and Tulare Public Financing Authority;
• Providing information and support to the public, City Council, and City staff in a timely manner;
• Maintaining and updating the Tulare Municipal Code;
• Accepting service of summons and subpoenas;
• Administering the city-wide records management program;
• As the local filing officer, accept statements of economic interests and campaign statements;
• As the local elections official, in consolidation with the County of Tulare, administer the election process in accordance with statutory regulations.

The City Clerk is one of the positions appointed by action of the City Council in accordance with the City Charter. Since 1987, the official title of City Clerk is held by the City Manager.

2023 City Clerk's Office Annual Report

Contact and Location

Melissa Hermann, CMC, CPMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk
mhermann@tulare.ca.gov
(559) 684-4200

The City Clerk's Office is located on the second floor of City Hall, 411 E. Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274.