City Clerk Resources
Iowa Code Chapter 372.13(3) (2025) states “ The council shall appoint a city clerk to maintain city records and perform other duties prescribed by state or city law.” City clerks fulfill duties such as publishing official meeting minutes, completing budget and financial reporting requirements, managing city finances, serving residents and coordinating the many administrative functions necessary for the effective operating of city government. Recognizing the important job city clerks perform, the League is providing this separate resource area for city clerks.
Iowa Municipal Finance Officer Association (IMFOA) is an organization that helps members gain the knowledge and ability to accomplish their tasks as a municipal finance officer. There are several benefits to belonging to IMFOA, including member rates for IMFOA workshops, conferences held semi-annually, as well as access to the IMFOA list service, ClerkNet. Membership in IMFOA is required to obtain State Certification as a City Clerk and/or Finance Officer.
For over 40 years the Municipal Professionals Institute (MPI) has provided training specifically targeting city clerks, deputies, finance officers, and other city staff in Iowa. This valuable training is conducted in three sessions. Winter and Fall sessions are held virtually every February and October and the Summer session is held in Ames each June. MPI exists to provide practical applications for municipal positions as well as provide credits that can be used towards various certification programs.
