City Clerk Contact Us

City Clerk, Sara Anderson - (989) 463-8336

The Official Keeper of the Records For the City of Alma

The City Clerk's office maintains files of all public documents including official copies of the minutes of the City Commission, leases, contracts, agreements, easements, deeds and ordinances. These records are maintained for historical significance and are available for retrieval as necessary. The responsibilities of the City Clerk are numerous, and are defined by state and local statutes. The City Clerk's office is responsible for:

• Management of the City Code.

• Agenda preparation and recording of meeting minutes.

• Providing administrative support to the City Commission and City Manager.

• Maintenance of all board and commission membership lists.

• Legal notices required by state and local statutes.

• Maintenance of legal files (contracts, agreements, deeds, cemetery records, etc.).

• Coordinating Riverside Cemetery interments and marker-foundation placements with the Department of Public Services.

• Administration of all elections.

City Charter and Code of Ordinances

Visit our Code of Ordinances page.

Election Information

For news, information and forms pertaining to elections and voting in the City, please visit our Elections page.

Freedom of Information Request

Please visit our Freedom of Information Request page.

Licenses and Permits

Licenses and permits of varying types are issued through the Clerk's Office. Questions and Suggestions with your questions on specific licenses or permits.

Please note that all peddlers and solicitors are required to be licensed by the Clerk's office. Failure to do so may result in fines.