City Clerk

The City Clerk is the official custodian of records for the City of Espanola, and makes them publicly available. The Clerk is also responsible for ensuring that the City follows Open Meetings Act and the Open Records Act of the State of New Mexico. The Clerk coordinates City Council meetings and assists the recording secretaries of each Committee as well. The Clerk creates the meeting agendas, records meetings and transcribes minutes for the record. With the assistance of the City Attorney, the Clerk creates ordinances to reflect new laws, as well as resolutions that direct actions in the City.

The Clerk is an appointed position and works directly under the Mayor and Council, often serving as liaison between them and the general public. The City Clerk schedules meetings for the mayor and council, and provides administrative support to each of them. During an election year, the Clerk is responsible for municipal elections and tax elections, then answering to the Secretary of State, the Bureau of Elections and the Attorney General as well.

Staff

Jessica Martinez
Receptionist