The City Clerk's Office Welcomes You

As a service oriented division of your local government, the City Clerk’s office assists and supports the public and City departments by making available the records necessary for the City to advance its administrative, legal, and legislative function.  The City Clerk’s office was created by Spokane Valley Municipal Code 2.20.010 and by RCW (Revised Code of Washington) 35A.13.090.  It is the mission of the City Clerk’s Office to serve as a primary point of contact for the public and for staff regarding the actions of the City Council, and to maintain and produce documents that enable the public to participate in local government. We strive to fulfill this mission in an accurate, timely and courteous manner. (Read a history of the City Clerk profession here.) 

The City Clerk is responsible for managing municipal records, coordinating the production of City Council agendas, providing public notification, and producing official meeting minutes. The Clerk also oversees the Business Registration functions, coordinates City elections, is the official Public Records Officer of the City, and serves as the agent to receive claims for damages against the City.

The links below will take you to different areas of our or other websites relating to the functions of the Clerk's Office.
Topic:                                                                         Brief Explanation__________________________
Agendas, Council Meetings                                     Current and past council meeting agendas
Business Licenses/Registrations                              See also Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 5
Claim for Damages Form                                        The City Clerk is the agent to receive damage claims
Commissions, Boards, Committees Form              Opportunities for the public to sit on committees, boards
Council Terms                                                          Council terms are staggered so not are all up for election at once
Elections                                                                   Elections are coordinated with Spokane County Elections Dept
Interlocal Agreements                                              Agreements between municipalities or government agencies
Logo                                                                         The Logo is trademarked.  Please submit use request to Clerk
Minutes, Council Meetings                                        Approved minutes of past council meetings
Municipal Code                                                         A compilation of the City's laws and regulations
Ordinances                                                                Individual ordinances (laws)
Property Documents                                                 Recorded city-related documents, deeds, etc.
Public Notices                                                           Public hearing notices, special meetings notices, etc.
Public Records Requests                                          Request document copies or request to view documents
Rosters                                                                      Small works, consultant, and vendor rosters
Volunteer Opportunities                                        Current openings on various boards & commissions listed here. 

CONTACT US:
Christine (Chris) Bainbridge, MMC
City Clerk
509-720-5102
cbainbridge@spokanevalley.org

Carrie Koudelka
Deputy City Clerk
509-720-5101
ckoudelka@spokanevalley.org

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. [Closed on national holidays]