About the Clerk's Office

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As one of the oldest offices in government, the City Clerk's Office is charged with enhancing civic engagement, safeguarding the democratic process, and managing the administrative affairs of the City Commission.

In Brunswick, the City Clerk is appointed by the City Commission to act as the Chief Information Official, Ex-Oficio Tax Commissioner, Compliance Officer, and Elections Officer. The principle staff of the Clerk's Office is comprised of an Assistant (Deputy) City Clerk, who assist the City Clerk with the administration of the Clerk's Office; and a Tax Specialist, who manages the administration of the Tax Department

City Clerk
Naomi D. Atkinson, MMC

Assistant City Clerk
D. Williams, MPA

Tax Specialist
Valerie Gunter

Tax Technician
Coleen Gladden

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Mission & Vision

Mission: To serve all residents, the City Commission and the various City departments pursuant to state statute and in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner that lends itself to bringing respect and dignity to the City we serve.

Vision: To employ and sustain, for now and in the future, procedures that efficiently provide access of all public information for the residents, City Commission and the various City departments. In doing so, we seek to place Brunswick on the track of excellence as a leader in the profession of record retention and preservation of the City’s official records.

Key Initiatives

  • Implement technology to increase service delivery to the City Commission, staff, and residents.
  • Fine-tune City Clerk systems and procedures for greater efficiency.
  • Broaden Clerk outreach to the community to increase understanding and transparency.

Summary of Duties

Records Management
Oversees the City's record retention program and official records produced by the City (minutes, resolutions, contracts, etc.)
Keeper of the City Seal
Oversees and safeguards the use of the official City Seal.
Legislative Management
Maintains and updates city ordinances, policies, and legislative actions.
Public Meeting Management
Oversees the execution and proper recording of public meetings organized the by City Commission.
Administrative Support to the City Commission
The Clerk's Office manages the administrative affairs of the City Commission's Office.
Notary Public Services
All  full-time staff in the Clerk's Office are certified Notary Publics.
Elections
Please see Elections to learn more.
Communications Management
The Clerk's Office creates and manages numerous written and digital publications/content.
Advisory Board Coordinator
Please see Boards and Commissions to learn more.
Property Tax Management
Please see Tax Department to learn more.
Compliance Management
Ensures the compliance of  open meetings, municipal elections, and legal reporting.
City Archivist
Please see City Archives to learn more.