The Port of San Diego Celebrates the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Contact: Josh Kellems, 619.642.1153, jkellems@portofsandiego.org
The Port of San Diego is proud to celebrate the hard work and professionalism of its staff in the Office of the District Clerk during the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Municipal Clerks throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries take part in the annual event, which is celebrated during the first full week of May. This year, Municipal Clerks Week takes place May 5 through May 11, 2024.
The Port’s Office of the District Clerk is responsible for ensuring the public has access to all information they have a legal right to in California. They respond to public inquiries such as public record requests, prepare agendas for Board of Port Commissioners meetings, record and index minutes, and maintain the Board’s ordinance and resolution files as well as all official records.
“Our Office of the District Clerk staff are the unsung heroes of the Port of San Diego,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “Their tireless efforts keeping the public informed allow us to remain a transparent agency that in turn helps us build and maintain the public’s trust.”
In celebration of Municipal Clerks Week, the Port of San Diego will be hosting a variety of fun and informational sessions for employees to increase awareness about the role of professional clerks. This will include a public records lunch and learn, public records themed trivia and game day, as well as informational displays of historic Port materials.
Professional Municipal Clerks Week has been celebrated since 1969, but a proclamation was signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 declaring the first full week of May, Municipal Clerks Week. President Clinton signed a proclamation in 1994 confirming Municipal Clerks Week.
About THE Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego serves the people of California as a specially created district, balancing multiple uses on 34 miles along San Diego Bay spanning five cities. Collecting no tax dollars, the Port manages a diverse portfolio to generate revenues that support vital public services and amenities.
The Port champions Maritime, Waterfront Development, Public Safety, Experiences and Environment, all focused on enriching the relationship people and businesses have with our dynamic waterfront. From cargo and cruise terminals to hotels and restaurants, from marinas to museums, from 22 public parks to countless events, the Port contributes to the region’s prosperity and remarkable way of life on a daily basis.