Office of the City Clerk

Bernice K. N. Mau, City Clerk

The City Clerk serves as the Clerk of the City Council; acts as the custodian of its books, papers and records including ordinances, resolutions, and rules and regulations of all City agencies; has custody of the City Seal; authenticates all official papers and instruments requiring certification; is responsible for voter registration; conducts all elections for the City and County of Honolulu in accordance with the City charter and the laws of the State; and performs such other functions as required by the charter or by law.

Clerk Administration - The Clerk is responsible for directing all programs and activities of the office.

Council Assistance - This division is responsible for providing staff support services to the City Council at all of its regular council sessions, committee meetings, and public hearings. The staff is responsible for recording and reporting all proceedings, processing all resolutions and bills introduced and acted upon by the Council, and providing reference and research services regarding enacted or pending legislation and other Council documents.

Office Services - This division provides office management and support services for the office of the City Clerk and performs all functions concerning personnel and fiscal matters and provides printing and mail messenger services for the legislative branch of the City and County of Honolulu.

Elections - This division is responsible for conducting all elections held in the City and County of Honolulu and performs voter registration functions pursuant to the revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu and the election laws of the State of Hawaii.

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