The City Clerk's office is the operational center for the City's flow of information, not only within the City and it's departments, but also between the government and the public.
City of Oak Creek Council Chambers
The City Clerk's office is responsible for the City's record keeping functions, which include, but are not limited to: serving as clerical support staff for the Mayor and Common Council and the various boards and commissions; monitoring compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records laws by all subunits of government; administering the election process, business licensing, property status verifications and insurance coverages; and implementing State law and Municipal Code requirements.
The City Clerk's office is also responsible for the City's financial and accounting functions, which include but are not limited to: overseeing investments; processing accounts payable and receivable and billing; handling payroll and other personnel related activities; administering all special assessments; preparing the annual tax roll; providing budgetary information; and implementing internal auditing procedures.
