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City Clerk
Jurassic Parliament has worked with city clerks since 2005. We value the opportunity to assist, and to learn from, these public servants who are critical to the functioning of our municipalities.
Our May 2010 newsletter featured a statue of the late Linda Ruehle, city clerk of Issaquah, Washington, whose lengthy service to her community was honored with a life-size statue set opposite to city hall.
Read May 2010 newsletter. | View photo of city clerk statue.
We believe that city clerks should be accorded the respect that goes with their position, since they often are highly knowledgeable about procedure. Read our article advocating that clerks be empowered to raise points of order.
Who May Raise a Point of Order at Council Meetings?
We promote the use of action minutes for elected bodies. Read our popular article.
Action Minutes Serve the City Best
Jurassic Parliament has presented educational sessions to the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks, the Washington State Municipal Clerks Association, and the Northwest Clerks Institute. Contact us if you would like to have our unusual and engaging training sessions as part of your leadership training for city clerks.
Post your questions about the role of the clerk on our blog, Robert’s Rules in Real Life.
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Who May Raise a Point of Order at Council Meetings?
Understand the mechanics of this motion, who may make it, how it should be made and when it should and should not be used.
Action Minutes Serve the City Best
Examine the differences between detailed minutes and action minutes and learn why action minutes may serve your city best.