City Recorder
Rachel Neuenschwander

Duties of this Office:
The duties of the City Recorder are set by City Charter and through City Ordinances. Although tasks vary, two specific "hats" are worn: City Recorder, and Elections Officer.

City Recorder

  • Serves as City records manager by maintaining custody of official records and archives. 
  • Facilitates public relations between the citizens and the City Council. 
  • Attends City Council meetings, Study Sessions, and workshops; records legislative actions including city ordinances, resolutions and minutes of meetings; facilitates logistical arrangement for meetings of the City Council and ensures compliance with State public meeting laws.
  • Prepares and distributes council and other agenda packets as needed; facilitates public access to the legislative process in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and openness of the decision making process.
  • Acts as custodian for City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, & contracts.
  • Maintains City Charter and Municipal Code.
  • Provides administrative support to Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Directors as needed.
  • Coordinates and produces City newsletter for citizens of Central Point.
  • Responds to public records requests and citizen inquires regarding ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations concerning City governance issues.

Elections Officer

  • Assists candidates as they run for office.
  • Provides election information to citizens and potential candidates.
  • Works closely with the County during election years.