Shelbyville, TN

Email:  Lisa Smith, City Recorder

The City Recorder is an officer of the City appointed by the City Council. This is a legal position required by State Law and the City Charter.
The City Recorder's responsibilities include:

• Arranging all City Council meetings by preparing and posting the agendas, and keeping accurate written minutes and audio records of all proceedings.
• Prepares Resolutions and Ordinances for consideration by the City Council
• Acts as the Public Records Custodian for the City of Shelbyville..
• Serving as custodian of the City corporate seal and attesting the Mayor's signature on all official documents.
• Countersigning all agreements, licenses, and contracts issued by the Mayor or City Manager.
• Coordinating the codification of City ordinances into the City's Code of Ordinances.
• Posting all legal notices required by state law and publishing all legal ads for adopted ordinances, notices of elections, and various other items as required by law.
• Administering Oaths of Office for all City elected and appointed officials.
• Processes Application for Beer Board Permits for businesses within the city.
• Supporting the City Council and the City Administration in fulfilling their official duties.

• City Council
• Meetings and Minutes
• City Boards
• Board Appointment Application (including Power Board)
• Special Events Form
• City of Shelbyville Open Records Policy
• Open Records Request Form
• Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code (Ann Sections 10-7-501 et seq)