To carry out the numerous duties, the clerk of the county commission may select deputies and other employees. The budget for the operation of the county clerk’s office as a whole is determined by the county commission. The salary range for county clerks is from $42,200 to $55,440 and is required to be full-time in Class I-V counties. Their duties include:
Issue Hunting and Fishing licenses
Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates
Record births, marriages and deaths in the county
Serve as Chief Voter Registration Official for the county; register qualified voters
Maintain custody and integrity of the county’s voting machines, ballot boxes and other election supplies
Conduct training sessions for poll clerks and other election officials prior to their service
Serve as the recorder of all documents
Keep records of County Commission transactions
Keep minutes of all County Commission meetings
Oversee guardianship appointments
Prepare and send to all heirs a Notice to Redeem and take care of publications, redemptions or recording deeds with regard to delinquent property
Responsible for the bookkeeping of the county including budget, accounting and payroll
Assist the County Commission in their absence
Responsible for public notice of all Commission meetings
Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commissions
Issue hunting and fishing licenses
Provide notary services
Issue military service discharge records
Probate wills and assist in administration of estates
Conduct absentee voting and early voting, prepare ballots, accept candidate filings, and other election-related duties