Riverside City Council
May 6, 2025

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May 6, 2025CITY CLERK OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONDonesia Gause, MMC, CERA RiversideCA.gov2
MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENTOur mission is to provide accessible and efficient digitalservices and records to residents, City Council, City staff,and business partners. We aim to fostercommunity trustand ensureequitable public services, while maintainingfiscal responsibility.We are committed to adaptinginnovative solutionsthataddress our community’s evolving needs, whilesupporting the City’ssustainabilityandresiliencygoals.1 2 4/24/2025
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LEGISLATIVEElections OfficialManage the City Council’s legislative agenda and supporting documentsRecord and maintain proceedings of Council meetings, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, etc.Maintain the Municipal CodeREGULATORY Political Reform Filing OfficerStatements of Economic Interest / Campaign CommitteesRegulate and update City Conflict of Interest CodeADMINISTRATIVE Administer citywide records management planPublic Record RequestsCity Council Support ServicesBoard and Commission RecruitmentPassport Acceptance Facility

ROLE OF YOUR CITY CLERK
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Deputy City ClerkRiversideCA.gov/CityClerkCITY CLERK ORGANIZATION CHART3 4 4/24/2025
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7613 passports/7533photos 1110 contracts2219 public records requests155 Published Agendas & 97 Translated Agendas667 Statements of Economic Interest filed75 electronic applications received for boards and commissions and 46 applicants appointedSERVICE INDICATORS RiversideCA.gov6
ELECTIONS OFFICIALFUTURE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONSJune 2, 2026Even-numbered wardsNomination period February 9th– March 6thMarch 7, 2028Mayor and Odd-numbered wardsNomination period 5 6
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Strategic Priority No. 5 –High Performing GovernmentGoal No. 5.3 - Enhance communication and collaboration with communitymembers to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourageshared decision-making.Cross-Cutting ThreadsSTRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Community Trust EquityInnovation
Fiscal ResponsibilitySustainability and Resiliency
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CONCLUSION
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