City Clerk The City Clerk is directly elected by the citizens and is responsible under Section 620 and 621 of the City Charter to serve as the custodian of the City Seal and to keep the record of proceedings of the City Council including ordinances, resolutions, and minutes. In addition, the City Clerk provides information to citizens and City departments as well as support services to City departments as required.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

All applicants must be current in their certification training (having taken classes after July 2008, 2009, or in 2010) in order to apply for a City Commission.  For more information please visit the City Boards and Commissions webpage.

Responsibilities of the City Clerk include:

• City Documents: City Council Agendas/Minutes
• Torrance Municipal Code  
• Public Records
• Agent of Process on the City of Torrance
• Elections
• Additional Election Information/Links : LA County Registrar , CA Secretary of State, Smartvoter.org
• Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
• Conflict of Interest Filings - Your Duty to File
• Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests 
• City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code
• Passport Application Acceptance Facility New Requirements for Travelers