(a) The clerk shall be the clerical officer of the council and shall keep its minutes in English. The clerk shall keep a record of all actions of the council at its regular and special meetings and shall certify all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the council. The council on the basis of education, ability, training and experience shall appoint him or her.
(b) The clerk shall have the power to administer all oaths required by law and by the ordinances of the city and shall be the custodian of the city seal, and shall affix the same to documents required to be sealed. The clerk shall be the custodian of all papers, documents and records pertaining to the city, unless otherwise provided by this charter. All records of the city shall be made available to the general public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. He or she shall give the proper officials ample notice of the expiration or termination of any official bonds, franchises, contracts or agreements to which the city is a part and shall notify the council of the failure of any officer or employee required to take an oath of office or furnish any bond required of him or her. The clerk shall be the chief election officer for the city.
(c) The clerk shall perform such other duties in connection with the office as may be required by law, the ordinances or resolutions of the council, or by the city manager.
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