General Information: 

• Address: 1315 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 
• Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Phone Number: (310) 318-0204
• Email: cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov

Key Services & Programs:

The basic functions of the City Clerk's office are prescribed in statutes outlined in the State of California Government Code and Elections Code. 

• Elections Official—Administers Federal, State, and Local procedures through which local government representatives are selected. Assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during, and after an election. From election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the Clerk manages the process, which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government. 

• Legislative Administrator—A key staff member for City Council meetings, the Clerk prepares the legislative agenda, verifies legal notices have been posted or published, and completes the necessary arrangements to ensure an effective meeting. The Clerk is entrusted with the responsibility of recording the decisions of the legislative body.

• Records Manager—Oversees the preservation of the public record. By statute, and is required to maintain and index the Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions adopted by the legislative body. The Clerk also ensures that other municipal records are readily accessible to the public.

The City Clerk is an appointed position under the City Manager since 2019 with the passing of Measure CC.

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