The City Clerk's office, a division of the Administrative Services Department, serves Newcastle residents, the City Council and its advisory boards and supports City departments in a variety of ways. The office is the first point of contact for residents seeking information, records, and services. It is our responsibility to maintain the City's records including documents essential for the operation of local government. The Clerk's office facilitates meetings of the City Council by coordinating meeting preparation and producing minutes, and also produces minutes for the Planning and Parks Commissions.

Other functions include communicating with the public through the City's newsletter and other available outlets. We are here to initiate citizen engagement and involvement in local government through communication, the organization of public committees and meetings and by providing information and records.

The City Clerk's office is also responsible for: