City Clerk
The City Clerk performs various professional and managerial duties as follows:
City Council Agendas – The Clerk is responsible for scheduling Council agenda items, collating and assembling staff reports, communications and other information related to agenda items and distributing Council packets.
CITY COUNCIL
Lafayette City Councilmembers are elected at large to staggered four-year terms. The City of Lafayette consolidates its General Municipal Election with the statewide election held in even-numbered years.
UPCOMING ELECTIONS
A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Lafayette on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following Officers: Three (3) City Councilmembers for the full term of 4 years each.; One (1) City Councilmember for the partial term of 2 years. The nomination period opens on July 15, 2024, and closes on August 9, 2024. If you are interested in running for public office please contact City Clerk Joanne Robbins at 925-284-1968 to schedule an appointment to pull nomination papers. For candidate information, please send an e-mail to jrobbins@lovelafayette.org
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible to run for public office in the City of Lafayette, you must meet the following requirements: 1) An elector of the city when he or she assumes office; and 2) A registered voter of the City at the time nomination papers are issued; and 3) Not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the State of California from holding office.
REGISTER TO VOTE
https://registertovote.ca.gov/
NOTE: The information on this site is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. People seeking specific legal advice or assistance should contact an attorney. The City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on State rules or local ordinances.
Legislative Administration - The City Clerk facilitates the execution of official and legislative processes. This includes administering provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, attesting to the passing of resolutions and ordinances, managing the recruitment process for positions on Boards and Commissions, and participating in all City Council meetings.
Records Management - The City Clerk's Office records official actions and legislation of the municipal government, documenting the proceedings of meetings and retaining other legal and historical records. Records are maintained while providing appropriate public access to government business. The City Clerk manages the proper maintenance and disposition of City records and information according to statute, and helps to preserve City history.