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About the City Clerk

The municipal clerk is one of the most time-honored offices in government. The first impression of local government is a visit to the City Clerk’s office, which serves as a point of contact and source of information for its residents, businesses, and the general public. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and exercises the powers and duties as prescribed by law, and as assigned by the City Council, including:

  • Administering all elections for federal, state, and city governments and the school board, including issuing absent voter ballots, receiving and verifying nominating petitions for local offices and proposals, and training election workers
  • Serving as Chair of the Election Commission
  • Serving as the Freedom of Information Coordinator
  • Registering voters
  • Preparing and posting meeting agendas for City Council, committees, and commissions in accordance with the Open Meetings Act
  • Recording and preserving official minutes of the City Council, committees, and commissions
  • Serving as custodian of city records
  • Serving as custodian of the city seal
  • Publishing public notices
  • Publishing and conducting bid openings
  • Providing new resident information
  • Processing licenses required by city code, such as business licenses, dog/cat/animal licenses, parades/fun runs, snow removal, solicitors, commercial valet parking, tree trimming/removal, vendor/peddlers, charitable solicitations, and outdoor cafes.  NOTE:  permits are NOT required for garage sales (see signage requirements).
  • Providing notary services Monday - Friday from 8:30 am -4:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Written request can be submitted in person, by mail, or fax. FOIA request forms are available through the City Clerk’s Office.

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The City Administrator has the responsibility of reviewing the Council Agenda. Agenda items normally require action by the Council. If you would like an item placed on the agenda, place your request in writing to the City Administration or the City Clerk.

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Regular office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. See the City Clerk Contact page.

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C-O-W meetings are meetings called by the Mayor as a work session when there is an item(s) that needs to be addressed. These meetings are usually held on the second or fourth Mondays when no Council meeting is scheduled, or prior to a regular Council meeting. C-O-W is a recommending body to the City Council. These meetings are open to the public.

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Agendas are available for public review the Friday afternoon preceding the Council meeting.

Agendas are posted at: City Hall & Community Center on the public bulletin boards & on the City’s website.

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City Council Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the back of City Hall. If the meeting falls on a holiday, it is moved to the following Monday.

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Purchase garbage bags from the Cashier in City Hall during regular business hours. 

  • Compost bags - $4.50 for 10 bags
  • Garbage bags - $10.00 for a roll of 50
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Birth certificates for people born at:

  • Bon Secours/Beaumont contact Grosse Pointe City at 313-885-5800
  • Cottage/Henry Ford contact Grosse Pointe Farms 313-885-6600
  • St. John contact Herman Keifer 313-876-0417.

Death certificates can be obtained by contacting the Wayne County Clerk’s Office at 313-224-6262 or by visiting Wayne County Clerk

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All meetings and agendas are posted on the Grosse Pointe Woods website or you can contact the City Clerk’s office for any copies you may need.

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Credit cards payments are accepted for water bills, tax bills and building permits at City Hall or online by clicking Online Services on the main page. The City uses Point & Pay to process credit card payments. The fee is charged by Pointe & Pay and added to your total bill at the time the transaction occurs. The fee schedule is listed below:

TAX PAYMENTS
3% OF PAYMENT

WATER AND BUILDING PAYMENTS
$0 - $50.00 PYMT = $1.50 FEE
$50.01 - $100.00 PYMT = $3.00 FEE
EACH ADDITIONAL $100.00 PYMT = ADDITIONAL $3.00 FEE

Automatic payment withdrawal can be set up for your water bill. Please submit the Direct Debit Enrollment Application. There is no charge for enrolling in the automatic water bill payment program. When applying, a voided check must be included with your application. Applications are available for pick-up at the City Hall Water Department during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, please call 313-343-2430.

If you use the City drop box or U.S. Mail, please do not send cash. Please include the original bill with your payment.

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If the item pertains to a City service, contact the appropriate department within the City Administration first. If you are unable to have your concern resolved, contact the City Administrator or City Clerk.

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