The City Clerk's primary function is as the custodian of records for city documents. The department also provides services to the city council, city departments and citizens.

The City Clerk's office prepares agendas and minutes for the City Council, Sanitary District, Community Development Commission, Capital Improvement Corporation, Industrial Development Authority and Public Finance Authority. Agendas are available at city hall, on-line or via facsimile through ACIS (484-8388 extension 212). An agenda packet is available for review at city hall and at the Camarillo Library.

The City Clerk's office is the official record keeper for the city. The department creates and manages a citywide records retention schedule. The department is the source for information on actions of the city council and historical information regarding the city. The City Clerk certifies the authenticity of municipal documents and ensures the City complies with State law regarding posting and publishing documents and legal notices.

The department coordinates updating the Camarillo Municipal Code. The Municipal Code is a compilation of city laws and regulations. The Municipal Code is available for viewing at city hall, is accessible on line or may be purchased from the City Clerk's department.

The City Clerk is the election official for the city. The department administers all general and special municipal elections and special assessment elections. The department issues and receives nomination papers for candidates running for city council. General municipal elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Clerk is the filling officer for campaign disclosure and conflict of interest statements required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

The City Clerk's office coordinates the recruitment process for citizen appointments to local committees, boards and commissions. Vacancy notices are posted at city hall, on the access channel and are published in the local newspaper. Applications for appointment are available at city hall.

The City Clerk's department is the staff advisor to the Rent Review Commission. The Rent Review Commission was established to review rent increases upon request from tenants of mobile home parks and multi-family complexes constructed prior to July of 1984. Copies of the Ordinance, summary and petition are available at city hall. There is a 30-day deadline from the date the rent increase notice was issued to file a petition for review before the Rent Review Commission.

The City Clerk's department is available to provide information to the public and copies of public records. The department also issues Ventura County dog licenses and permits for non-profit solicitors and bingo games.

The City Clerk gives tours of city hall to organized groups and local schools.

When does the City Council meet?
The City Council generally meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Council Chambers located at city hall at 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo. The meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. Public Comments on items not on the agenda are heard at 7:30 p.m. Please note the meeting dates are subject to change. For information on upcoming meeting dates, please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 388-5316. City Council meetings are broadcast live on the community access channel.

Where can I get a marriage license for the County of Ventura?
The Clerk for the County of Ventura issues marriage licenses.
For more information call (805) 654-3788 or visit www.ventura.org/recorder/marriage.htm.

Where can I obtain copies of birth and death records?
Birth and death records must be obtained from the County Clerk for the County within which the event occurred. For the County of Ventura you can call (805) 654-2295 or visit www.ventura.org/recorder/vitalrec.htm.

Where can I obtain a passport?
You can apply for a passport locally at the following locations: Camarillo Post Office, 2150 Pickwick (383-9804), Oxnard Post Office 1961 North C Street, Simi Valley Post Office, 2551 Galena Avenue (800) 275-8777; Oxnard Public Library, 251 South A Street, 385-7500 and Fillmore City Clerk, 250 Central Avenue, 524-3701. For more information visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.