The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws). Before and after the City Council takes action, the City Clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all actions are properly executed, recorded, and archived.

The City Clerk's Division is a service division within the City upon which the City Council, Commissioners/Advisory Boardmembers/Task Force Members, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and City Council and provides related municipal services.  Our City Clerk is Melissa Crowder.

Contact this Division

• Access City Records (Agendas, Meeting Recordings, Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Staff Reports)
• Agency Report of Public Official Appointments (Form 806)
  In accordance with FPPC regulations, the City Council adopted Form 806, which allows a councilmember to participate in the decision to appoint him/herself to a position that will result in additional compensation and directed the City Clerk to post the form to the City's website.
• Agendas and Minutes
  Download current/past agendas and minutes from City Council, Board and Commission meetings.
• Behested Payments (Form 803)
  Under California's transparency laws, an elected official who fundraises or otherwise solicits payments from one individual or organization to be given to another individual or organization may be required to report the payment.
• Campaign Finance Statements
  Campaign Finance Statements are required reporting forms for all candidates, incumbents and political committees regarding expenditures and contributions.
• Campaign Finance Statements (Pre-2017)
   View candidate campaign finance statements from past elections.
• City Council - Appointments to Outside Agencies & City Council Subcommittee Assignments
  Provides information on the outside organizations (i.e. SCAG, WSCCOG, Contract Cities) that the City Council is a delegate and the Councilmembers that are appointed to City Council Subcommittees (i.e. Budget & Finance, Pride, Homelessness)
• Claim Form  (Online Claim Submittal Form)
  You can complete the Claim for Damages Form by clicking the link above or you can download the City of West Hollywood Claim Form here.
• Code of Conduct [PDF]
  The City of West Hollywood adopted this Code of Conduct to define the role of elected and appointed officials in the governance of the City. If you have a concern regarding an Elected or Appointed Official, please email ethics@weho.org.
• Form 700's - Statements of Economic Interest
  Search filings for City Commissioners (except Planning Commissioners) and City staff.
• Form 700's Filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
  Click the link above to access Form 700 filings for City Council, Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer.  Our GC Section 87200 filers file directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
• Domestic Partnerships
  The Domestic Partnership Program is a long-established way for couples to have their relationship recognized by the City of West Hollywood.
• Election Information
  Get voter registration information, get information on elections in the City of West Hollywood, view past election results, and more. 
• Ethics Reform Task Force
  The Ethics Reform Task Force recommends reforms that ensure strong and comprehensive ethics rules consistent with the City's commitment to open and fair government.  A compilation of the City's laws governing ethics can also be viewed on the Ethics Reform Task Force webpage.
• Get Involved Brochure
  Inviting community members to participate in local activities is a priority for the City of West Hollywood. There are a variety of ways in which residents and businesses can get involved. This guide outlines a few suggestions including opportunities to take an active role and advocate in City policymaking. 
• Lobbyist Registration
  Pursuant to West Hollywood Municipal Code Section 2.72.020, any Lobbyist shall register with the City Clerk prior to conducting any activities for the purpose of influencing any action by the City of West Hollywood.
• Municipal Code
  Real time access to the current municipal code.
• Policies & Other Guiding Documents for Elected & Appointed Officials
  AB 1234 Policy, AB 2449 Policy, the Ralph M. Brown Act, By-Laws, Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials, Laureate Travel Policy, Admin Regulation 410, and others.
• Public Notices
  This area is used to post legal and public notices regarding City business. They include public hearing notices for the City Council and City Commissions, and Notices relating to BID Opportunities and Requests for Proposals.
• Public Records
  Submit a Public Records Act (PRA) Request with the City of West Hollywood.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  Information on the City's ADA Coordinator, filing Title I, Title II and Title III complaints.