:: City Clerk Colleen J. Nicol, MMC
Colleen Nicol

The City Clerk, appointed by the City Council,

  • Conducts regular and special municipal elections
  • Records, preserves, researches, and provides for public access to Riverside’s historical records
  • Processes applications for voluntary service on City advisory boards and commissions and maintains the boards and commissions roster
  • Accepts claims and service of other legal documents
  • Maintains and publishes the City Charter and Municipal Code; and
  • Acts as filing officer for Conflict of Interest Statements filed by City elected and appointed officials and candidate and officeholder campaign filings.

The City Clerk is the custodian of the Official Seal of the City of Riverside; serves as Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency; certifies copies of official records; and administers oaths and affirmations, including the Oath of Office for the Mayor and City Council.

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City Clerk Mission Statement
To provide Municipal Election services, maintain the official records of all City Council proceedings, and perform other State and Municipal statutory duties for elected officials, voters, City departments, and the public, in order that they may be guaranteed fair and impartial elections and open access to information and the legislative process.
   
 
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