Records

Records Management
Public and private records are managed by the Recorder Department. The City Recorder:

• Serves ex officio as clerk of the City Council and attends all of its meetings and keeps an accurate record of its proceedings. Such records include developing the meeting agendas, recording and transcribing accurate minutes of the meetings, and ensuring proper public meeting notices are published in accordance with state statute.
• Acts as the custodian of records and oversees the proper classification, filing, retrieval, storage, destruction and archiving of all City records as required by state statute.
• Acts as the clerk for the Planning Commission and is responsible for the accurate recording and transcribing of the Commission’s minutes.
• Acts as the Elections Officer.
• Attests and fixes a seal upon all legal documents of the City.
• Performs official notarial acts within the City to include acknowledgments, copy
  certifications, jurats, and oaths or affirmations; administers oaths to City officials.
• Maintains accurate records of transactions relating to real property owned by the City, and records and preserves real property deeds and related abstracts of title and title insurance relating to those transactions.
• Coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports, the City newsletter, and other necessary correspondence.
• Selects department professional, technical, and clerical staff; provides training; motivates and evaluates staff.

GRAMA Requests
Private individuals may make a written request to the City Recorder to inspect and/or receive copies of public records.

Codes & Ordinances
Searchable text-based Code of Ordinances is outsourced and can be found by clicking on the link above. For more information, click here.

Elections
This page will allow you to access voter registration forms and obtain information about how to vote in Cedar Hills.

Fees
A complete list of all City fees is available on this site. Go to: Government > Fees Schedule. The fees schedule includes fees for: impact, construction, land use, development, utility, business licensing, and miscellaneous.

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