REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Report
BACKGROUND
May 3 through May 9, 2026, will be the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Initiated in 1969 by International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and endorsed by all its members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries, the week is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance of the Clerk’s office. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared Professional Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May. In 1994 and 1996, President Bill Clinton also signed proclamations confirming Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
IIMC is a professional, nonprofit association that promotes continuing education and certification. It is the leading professional association serving the needs of municipalities through promoting municipal research administration, enhancing critical professional skill development and fostering a spirit of mutual assistance and good fellowship among municipal clerks around the globe.
DISCUSSION
Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all. The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and continually strives to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk.
In honor of Professional Municipal Clerks Week, the Mayor has signed a City Proclamation, proclaiming the week of May 3 through May 9, 2023, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Santa Clara.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation of May 3-9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week