Legal Definitions - district clerk

A district clerk is a type of clerk whose job is to keep records or accounts for a specific district. They are a public official and their duties may vary depending on the district they work for.

• City Clerk: A city clerk is a public official who records a city's official proceedings and vital statistics. For example, they may keep records of city council meetings, issue marriage licenses, and maintain birth and death certificates.
• Town Clerk: A town clerk is an officer who keeps the records, issues calls for town meetings, and performs the duties of a secretary to the town's political organization. For example, they may keep records of town council meetings, issue permits for events, and maintain voter registration records.

These examples illustrate how district clerks may have different responsibilities depending on the district they work for. However, their main job is to keep accurate records and accounts for their district.