• Keep the official minutes and seal. Sec. 21-15-17 : (SEC. 21-3-3)
• Keep the municipal docket (agenda). Sec. 21-15-19
• Keep ordinance record book Sec. 21-13-13
• Municipal Auditor: Keeps the accounting records. Sec. 21-15-21
• Receipt all money. Sec. 21-15-21
• Keeps budget records. Sec. 21-35-11
• Make monthly budget report to board. Sec. 21-35-13
• Keep money (when no depository). Sec. 21-39-19
• Keep accounting records and record of claims. Sec. 21-39-5
• Keeps claims docket. Sec. 21-39-7
• Keep credit card records Sec. 21-39-27
• Prepares and attest to warrants (checks). Sec. 21-39-13
• Administer oaths. Sec. 11-1-1
• Serve as Municipal Court Clerk (if on not appointed). Sec. 21-23-11
• Serve as election registrar (including county). Sec. 23-15-35/223
• Give notice of special elections. Sec. 23-15-857/859
• (As Tax Collector) Collect taxes. Sec. 21-33-53
• (As Tax Collector) Refund taxes. Sec. 27-73-7
• All other statutory duties (not listed).

The varied responsibilities are set forth in detail within the Mississippi Code of 1972.

Listing of City Ordinances