CITY SECRETARY

• Development of City Council agenda packets and posting of agendas
• Attendance at all City Council meetings, taking minutes and recordings of proceedings
• Preparing minutes and maintaining the official council minute book
• Insuring that all ordinances are published when necessary and codified in a timely manner
• Coordinating all City elections with the County Elections Administrator
• Processing public information requests
• Maintaining all contracts, deeds and other official documents of the City of Mount Pleasant
• Maintaining the official City Seal and attest all official documents

PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST

In accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Public Information requests must be submitted in writing. Requests should be for documents, or other information that is already in existence. The City of Mount Pleasant is not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis. The City of Mount Pleasant may, however ask for clarification of requests if it is uncertain as to what is being requested. Some records of the City of Mount Pleasant may be exempt from disclosure.

Fees

When making a request for public information, please keep in mind that some information may accrue a cost to process. Should the office determine that your request will be in excess of $40, a cost estimate will be provided to you. For more information about Public Information Act, please visit the Texas Attorney General’s website.

CITY CHARTER

The City charter is the basic document that defines the municipal organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the City government.

View a copy of the charter at the American Legal Publishing Corporation website (opens a new window).