Mission
The mission of the City Secretary is to support, facilitate and strengthen the City of White Settlement governmental process by:
- Assisting the City Council in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities
- Enhancing public participation in municipal government processes
- Improving public access to municipal records and other information
- Maintaining the integrity of the legislative and election process
- Safeguarding and enriching the records management processes
Appointed Position
The City Secretary is an officer of the City appointed by the City Council. The position is a statutory position required by State Law and City Charter. The City Secretary serves several capacities, including, but not limited to:
- Administrative Secretary to the Economic Development Board of Directors
- Administrator of City Council Meetings, Notices and Publications
- Administrator of City of White Settlement Code of Ordinances
- Administrator of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Applications
- Chief Municipal Elections Officer
- Controller of Council Legislation
- Controller of Municipal Contracts and Agreements
- Coordinator and Filing Authority of City Boards and Commissions
- Filing Authority of Claims against the City of White Settlement
- Filing Authority of Conflict of Interest Forms for Public Officials and Vendors
- Public Notary
- Records Management Officer