Meetings are open to the public. Special meetings are called as necessary. The City Council agenda is distributed the Friday prior to a formal Council meeting. Citizens also have the opportunity to speak publicly to Council regarding any agenda item at the time the item is considered at the formal Council meeting. The public may comment on any topic not on the agenda during the Public Discussion portion of the formal Council meeting.
Remarks are limited to five minutes per speaker.
The office publishes notices, ordinances, and minutes, and assists staff and pubic in researching information. The Iowa City Domestic Partnership Registry is maintained by the City Clerk. The office also provides required services for City elections, a notary public service, and is custodian of the City Seal.