City Clerk's Office

The Office of the City Clerk provides essential services to the Mayor, Commissioners, City staff, and residents with access to public records,  government inquiries, and more. The City Clerk is the official custodian of important City documents, such as minutes, deeds, contracts, and the City seal. The City Clerk also administers the oath of office to City elected and appointed officials.

Key Responsibilities

City Commission Support: The Office of the City Clerk prepares meeting agendas, record minutes, and archive all Commission actions, ordinances, and resolutions. 

Elections: As the Municipal Elections Coordinator, the Clerk manages all City elections, including public notices and election materials. 

Public Records: The Clerk handles public records requests, maintain official City records, and ensure compliance with public records laws. 

Legal Notices: The Clerk provides legal notices for public hearings, bids, and proposals. 

Document Management: The Clerk manages the codification of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, and other important documents. 

Other Duties: The Clerk coordinates financial disclosures, oversees bid openings, and prepares proclamations and certificates.  

City Clerk

City Clerk Mauricio Betancur

Mauricio Betancur

Mauricio Betancur has been with the City since 2004, first being hired as a Permit Clerk with the Building Department. Mauricio joined the Office of the City Clerk in 2005 as an Administrative Coordinator. In 2009 he was promoted to Assistant City Clerk. In 2013 he was promoted to Deputy City Clerk. On Oct. 1, 2017, Mauricio became the City Clerk for Sunny Isles Beach.