City Council 2 17 26 Agenda Item D1 City Clerks Department

The City Council meeting for the City of Oxnard on February 6, 2026, included a detailed presentation from the City Clerk's Department outlining their key roles and responsibilities. The office, staffed by three employees, manages official city records, agendas, minutes, and ordinances dating back to the city's incorporation in 1903. They also oversee municipal elections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, administer oaths of office, and manage campaign disclosures and conflict of interest filings. Additionally, the City Clerk's office handles public project bid openings, claims, subpoenas, and summons, acting as a custodian of city records and facilitating transparency by making these documents accessible to the public. Efforts are underway to collaborate with the IT department to enhance digital access to these records. The presentation emphasized the office's integral role in supporting city governance, procurement processes, and public accountability.