The city clerk is appointed by the city man­ager for an indef­i­nite term and is respon­si­ble for performing the administrative duties of the office as set forth by the city code and the Oklahoma Munic­i­pal Code.

The duties of the city clerk include maintaining all official city papers, records, public documents, minutes and files of the city council, all city boards and commissions, and trusts. In addition to their other duties, the city clerk publishes ordinances, notices, agendas, and other public documents as required by law. The city clerk is entrusted with the official seal of the city. The city clerk also receives all lawsuits, protests, appeals, and bids.