The City Clerk provides the following functions:

• Assists the Board of Aldermen in the conduct of Meetings
• Prepares the Board of Aldermen, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and Planning and Zoning Meeting agendas
• Keeps the journal of Board of Aldermen, Cemetery Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and Planning and Zoning Proceedings
• Authenticates and records all ordinances and resolutions
• Edits and prints the City Code
• Certifies the validity of City documents for court evidence
• Attests to signatures on contracts and proclamations
• Applies the City Seal when appropriate
• Administers oaths of office
• Maintains a record of membership on all Board of Aldermen appointed Boards and Commissions
• Writes and types ordinances and resolutions
• Authenticates, signs and attests deeds for the Platte City Cemetery
• Transcribes the minutes of all Board of Aldermen, Cemetery Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and Planning and Zoning Meetings
• Works with the Platte County Board of Election Commissioners in the handling of elections for the City
• Receives all Formal Bid submissions to the City of Platte City for various City Projects.
• Maintain's all public records available and provides public information in accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law.
• The City Clerk is the Custodian of Records