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1. How can I find out what happened at the City Council meeting?

Call the City Clerk's Office at (770) 909-5305 for the results of City Council meetings. Council minutes are also posted to the internet and can be accessed by clicking here.

2. What are the duties of the Office of the City Clerk?

The City Clerk is entrusted with numerous and diverse duties. The city clerk shall act as clerk of the city council. The city clerk shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager under the direction of the Mayor and Council. The city clerk shall have custody of the public records of the city. The city clerk shall be the official custodian of the seal of the city and shall affix the seal to all instruments requiring the same. The city clerk is responsible for updating the city’s code of ordinances.

In addition to serving as clerk of the city council and maintaining the official record of the minutes of Commission meetings, the City Clerk’s duties include but are not limited to, serving as election superintendent, preparing meeting agendas, processing legislation and agreements for signature by appropriate officials, and providing administrative support to the Council.

3. Can I speak in front of a closed session? How can I speak in front of the City Council?

By Georgia State Law, Closed Session meetings are not open to the public. Members of the public may, however, address the City Council at regular meetings by completing a public comment card before the meeting. Each individual is allowed up to five minutes to speak.

Often times, outside organizations, agencies and individuals request special presentations from the City Council. If you would like to request a proclamation or another form of public presentation, please complete a Request for Presentation(s) Form and submit it to the Office of the City Clerk. Normal processing time is two (2) weeks in advance. Download
the Request for Presentation Form.

4. How can I get a copy of the agenda?

Agendas are posted (online) every first and third Friday. You may also obtain copies by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at (770)909-5305.

5. Where can I obtain a Resolution or Ordinance?

Copies of resolutions and ordinances approved by the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Click here to view the City’s Code of Ordinances. For additional information, call (770) 909-5305 or stop by the City Clerk's office to obtain copies.

6. When and where are the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, DDA and Board of Appeals meetings?

The City Council meets bi-monthly on the second and fourth Monday. The Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments in the Council Chamber located in the City Hall Complex, 6690 Church Street, Riverdale, Georgia 30274.

The Planning and Zoning Commission only meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the third Monday.

The Downtown Development Agency meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the third Thursday.

The Board of Appeals only meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the fourth Monday.

7. How can I find out what will be discussed at the meetings?

You may access the City Council Agenda (online) for upcoming City Council meetings. This information is posted by the Friday prior to the scheduled Monday meetings. Copies of the agenda are also available from the City Clerk.