Responsibilities

The City Clerk is responsible for the following:

  • Maintaining and codifying the Beatrice City Code
  • Preparation and distribution of City Council agenda and minutes
  • Maintaining accurate records and history of City Council actions
  • Providing safekeeping and storage of the City's official records and archives which include minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, liquor licenses, tobacco licenses, deeds, and easements
  • Administering Oaths of Office
  • Oversees the bid opening and Requests for Proposals
  • Publishing and posting of all legal notices 
  • Oversees the issuance of licenses and permits (liquor, tobacco, peddler)