City Secretary's Office

Welcome to the Office of the City Secretary

Overview 
The City Manager appoints the City Secretary. The city secretary's office provides administrative support to the city manager and assistant city manager and manages special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities
The city secretary's responsibilities include:
  • Posting of notices of City Council meetings and other boards & commissions as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code
  • Attends meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions
  • Oversees the appointment process for the city boards and commissions
  • Ensures the minutes of city boards and commission meetings are kept
  • Prepares and preserves the actions and records of the City Council, including ordinances,       resolutions, minutes, and contracts
  • Serves as the city's authority for Open Records Requests in accordance with the procedures set in the Public Information Act.
  • Oversees city elections
  • Designated by the city ordinance as the Records Management Officer
  • Publication of legal notices
  • Processing of liquor licensing
  • Maintains the official city seal and attests official documents


Lake Jackson City Secretary's Office Awarded Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellencetmca award

The Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) has awarded the Lake Jackson City Secretary's Office with the 2025 / 2026 Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence.

TMCA's Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award was designed to recognize excellence in the effective and efficient management of resources in a municipal clerk's office. Municipal clerk's offices are evaluated on twelve best practices criteria, including professional requirements, promotion of the office, engagement with elected officials and community, and compliance with local, state, and federal standards.

  1. How do I serve on a board or commission?
View All FAQs