city clerk

American  

noun

1. a city official who maintains public records and vital statistics, issues licenses, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of city clerk

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Ana Valencia, the Chicago city clerk, introduced an initiative called Shopping in Solidarity to encourages residents - and people from across the city - to shop locally and support their neighbours.

From BBC

The speech planned by Bass for Feb. 2 falls on the first day that L.A. mayoral candidates are allowed to file paperwork with the City Clerk declaring their intention to run for that office.

From Los Angeles Times

Mamdani addressed the criticism over his wife's absence in his May post, which included a series of photos showing their marriage at the New York City Clerk's office.

From BBC

The fee hike legislation still has to be signed by the mayor and formally published by the city clerk.

From Los Angeles Times

The referendum needed about 93,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot but fell short by about 9,000, according to a statement from interim City Clerk Petty Santos.

From Los Angeles Times