City Secretary

The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council. The position of the City Secretary is a statutory position required by State law and the City Charter. The City Secretary serves the citizens of Aransas Pass by:

• Assisting the Mayor and City Council in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities;
• Improving public access to municipal records and other information;
• Providing daily assistance to all administrative departments of the City;
• Serving as Elections Administrator for City elections;
• Processing Vendor and Alcohol permits

Records Management in the City Secretary’s office includes preservation, management, and disposal of City records in accordance with the Texas State Library requirements; providing information to the public in compliance with the Public Information Act.

As Human Resources Director the City Secretary manages personnel files; informs and educates employees on health/dental insurance benefits; files and maintains workers compensation claims; and posts employment opportunity notices.