In the United States, a city clerk as an elected or appointed official who is charged with the responsibility of being the official keeper of the municipal records. An election is a process in which a vote is held to choose amongst candidates to fill an office, or amongst political parties offering a slate of potential office holders for a house of representatives. ...

A city clerk's office usually publishes agendas for city council or alderman meetings, and is responsible for recording all council- and city mayor-related actions. The staff of the office of a city clerk also usually edits, compiles and publishes the minutes of city council meetings. A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... An alderman is a member of a municipal legislative body in a town or city with many jurisdictions. ...