KINGMAN — The City of Kingman is recognizing the week of May 4 through May 10, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Now in its 56th year, this national observance honors the vital contributions of municipal clerks in local government.
Mayor Ken Watkins signed a formal proclamation commemorating the occasion, joining municipalities across the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries in celebrating the essential work of clerks.
The Kingman City Clerk’s Office serves as the hub of transparent governance and public access.
Responsibilities include managing all City Council meetings and agendas, maintaining official city records, overseeing public notices and legal postings, and ensuring compliance with Arizona’s open meeting and public records laws. The office also plays a key role in municipal elections, boards and commissions coordination, and acts as the primary liaison between the public and city government.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Annie Meredith as our City Clerk and Tanya Fergueson as our Deputy Clerk,” said Mayor Watkins. “Their dedication to accuracy, public service, and professionalism is the backbone of our city’s operations. This week is a perfect time to recognize their hard work and the critical role the Clerk’s Office plays in serving the residents of Kingman.”
Professional Municipal Clerks Week was first established in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and was officially recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. The IIMC, a global professional organization of more than 15,000 members, advocates for the continued education and professional development of city, town, township, village, borough, deputy, and county clerks.
