HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2009-05-04 Item 3 - Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week - May 3-9Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the position of City Clerk historically one of the oldest o
public professions is required for every municipality by State law; and
WHEREAS, no other office in municipal public service has so many diverse
contacts serving the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, and outside
agencies; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks are responsible for the legislative operations
of city government and directly accountable to the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the City Clerk functions as the connecting hub of
the organization, linking community members with their local government
services; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk is the City's official records management
officer, custodian of public records, and keeper of the archives, with direct
signature authority on official documents of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk's Office is proud to be the primary City -wide
information resource, providing versatile, accurate and unflappable service to
government and citizens alike, remaining ever mindful of neutrality and
impartiality in rendering equal service to all; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's present City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk are
members of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, a worldwide
organization of over 10,000 members, who strive for continual, advanced
professional development toward fulfilling their roles at the highest level;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby recognize the week of May 3 through May 9, 2009, as:
and further extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk Christy O'Flaherty,
Deputy Clerk Melissa Hart, and to all Municipal Clerks for the essential services
they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
SIGNED THIS .2 r DAY OF IP PI /L 2009.