The City Clerk and staff are unbiased public servants who promote open government and transparency of information by providing a link between citizens and government. This is achieved by coordinating the legislative process, administering city elections, and managing city records with integrity, accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.

The City Clerk serves as the Legislative Director for the City and is responsible for permanently recording the decisions made at each City Council meeting. As the key staff for City Council meetings, the City Clerk prepares agendas and minutes, posts and publishes legal notices, and completes the necessary arrangements to ensure a successful and effective meeting. The City Clerk also serves as Secretary/Clerk to the San Dieguito Water District, Encinitas Housing Authority, Encinitas Financing Authority and Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority (ERGA).

As the Elections Official for the City, the City Clerk administers federal, state, and local procedures through which municipal representatives are elected and assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during, and after an election. For more information regarding municipal elections, click here. The City Clerk is the local filing officer for all filings and statements required by the Political Reform Act including conflict of interest forms (Form 700), campaign contributions and expenditures reports from candidates for Mayor and City Council, members of City boards and commissions, employees, and consultants.

The City Clerk, serving as the Records Manager, oversees the City's Records Management Program, is responsible for the preservation and protection of the City's records, and responds to public records requests.  In addition, the City Clerk updates and maintains the Municipal Code, ensures that municipal records are maintained according to established procedures, and that records are accessible to the City Council, staff, and the public.

Links to Public Records Archives, Agendas, Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions

The City Clerk oversees the recruitment process for the various City Council appointed Boards and Commissions.

Local Appointments List - Maddy Act

In compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54970-549742 (Maddy Act), the following appointment list of the City of Encinitas Boards, Commission, Committee members is posted on an annual basis by December 31.   Board Members, Commissioners, and Committee members serve at the pleasure of the City Council; shall be a resident and registered voter in the City of Encinitas; and for geographic specific appointments, shall maintain residency and voter registration in the geographic area designated for the position to which appointed.

The names on the list are subject to change based on resignations or terminations that occur during the year. Please refer to the corresponding link of the commission page for current membership or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 633-2601 or via e-mail at  cityclerk@encinitasca.gov.

Click the following link to view list: Local Appointments List - Maddy Act -  Posted October 20, 2025

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