City Secretary

Mission​

The City Secretary's Office provides support to the City Council and manages and preserves the official records of the City of Sinton. The City Secretary's office also provides information to the public and assists the public in locating government information maintained by the City as required by law and the City.

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Cathy Duhart, TRMC, CMC

Responsibilities


The City Secretary is an officer of the City, appointed by the City Manager. 
The Office of the City Secretary's mission is to support, facilitate, and strengthen the City of Sinton's governmental process by:

  • Assisting the City Council in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities.
  • Enhancing public participation in municipal government processes. If a citizen would like to speak during the City Council meeting, they can download this form, fill it out and return it before the meeting begins.
  • Providing citizens with information on formal actions of the City Council, posting of meeting agendas, meeting dates and times; public information requests; election information; maintaining the Code of Ordinances, Official City Charter, contracts, deeds, the Zoning District Map and other official City documents. 
  • Providing continuity for Sinton's city government by recording its legislative actions.
  • Maintaining the official records of the City of Sinton
  • Safeguarding the municipal election process.  
  • Processing many types of licenses, bonds and insurance claims.