City Clerk
The Office of the City Clerk of Orland is committed to providing excellent service and support to the city’s residents, council members, departments, and the general public. Central to their mission is promoting transparency, maintaining high ethical standards, and upholding public trust. The City Clerk performs a variety of duties in compliance with the California Elections Code, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act, and the city’s Municipal Code.
Primary responsibilities of the City Clerk include:
- Serving as the liaison between the public and City Council
- Coordinating City Council meetings in accordance with the Brown Act and other laws
- Managing elections, ensuring compliance with ethics laws, and overseeing the legislative history and Municipal Code
- Administering city-wide records management and assisting with planning and zoning as needed
- Overseeing annexation documentation, ethics filings, and campaign finance reports
- Handling public records requests, maintaining records retention schedules, and assisting with contracts and legal notifications
- Supporting bid processes and managing RFP coordination
- Administering oaths of office and maintaining the City seal, as appointed by the City Council
The role varies depending on the city, but it consistently involves managing council agendas, documenting ordinances and resolutions, and ensuring the smooth operation of municipal processes.
Department Contact
Jennifer Schmitke, City Clerk
815 Fourth Street Orland, CA 95963
(530)865-1610
jtschmitke@cityoforland.com
Department Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
