CITY CLERK

Jackie Lawhon, MMC

Location: 105 Municipal Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, 32358
Phone: (850) 962-4611
 
Office Hours:  8:00 a.m - 4:30 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, excluding holidays
 
Accomplishments and Service:  Appointed August, 1979; Master Municipal Clerk Certification, 2008; Currently serves as President, Florida Association of City Clerks; "Florida Clerk of the Year, 2008
  
 
The City Clerk is appointed by and serves under the direction of the City Council.  The Clerk's office is the oldest profession in municipal government providng an array of services to the public.  This office is dedicated to serving the community in a professional, ethical, impartial and equitable manner.  A Municipal Clerk performs activities prescribed by state and local laws. 
 
The City Clerk's office in Sopchoppy provides assistance with the following
  • Qualifying officer for candidates who wish to contend for the office of City Council.
  • Records Management and retention of all official records in compliance with state law; serves as the City's Records Management Liaison Officer with the State of Florida Department of State.
  • Custodian of the city seal
  • Provides notice of Council Meetings, Attends meetings and prepares minutes of proceedings
  • Prepares and administers the annual budget for the city. Maintains financial records.
  • Human Resource management
  • Grant Administration
  • Administers land development regulations, zoning and comprehensive plan
  • City Administrator

 Next Election: 
   June 14, 2011
 
Qualifying Dates:
May 6, 2011- May 20, 2011
Subpages (1): Public Works

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