OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

Mission Statement

The City Clerk’s Office of Newport Beach is committed to providing exceptional service to the Mayor and City Council, City leadership, departments, and the public with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency. We strive to uphold transparency, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and support effective governance through responsible records management and open access to information. Our mission is to foster public trust by delivering accurate, timely services while remaining neutral, impartial, and dedicated to serving the community.

Role of the City Clerk
The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws). Before and after the City Council takes action, the City Clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state and local statutes and regulations and that all actions are properly executed, recorded and archived.

The Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and City Council and provides related municipal services. 

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