A Homestretch Timeline of meetings and objectives has been set pertaining to the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan.  These meetings are an opportunity for you to express your opinion and ideas about the final draft of the Plan. To view the Plan, please go to: Comprehensive Plan.  The CSO Pollution Prevention Plan and CSO Operational Plan, regarding the City's sanitary sewage collection system, are now posted online at: CSO Reports.  

City Clerk

Contact

Abbey Nosbisch
City Clerk
(217) 342-5300
extension 5364
ANosbisch@EffinghamIL.com
City Hall
201 E. Jefferson Ave.
P.O. Box 648
Effingham, IL 62401
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Abbey Nosbisch, City Clerk
Abbey Nosbisch, City Clerk

What is a City Clerk?

The City Clerk's functions are broad and vital to the operation and welfare of the community. The Clerk serves as keeper of the record with regard to official records of the City.

Duties

  • In charge and custody of all bonds, contracts, books and papers belonging to the City, both financial and legal;
  • Seals and attests all contracts and has supervision of the City debt, obligations, loans, liabilities, and other payments of interest;
  • Attends all City Council meetings and keeps records of such;
  • Exercises general supervision over all officers charged in any manner with the receipt, collection, or disbursement of municipal revenue;
  • Keeps all ordinances, resolutions, and minutes indexed and in safe keeping as well as maintains updated codification of the City ordinances
  • Utility billing;
  • Appointed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer;
  • Appointed Open Meetings Act (OMA) Officer.

For more information from the Illinois Compiled Statues, 65 ILCS 3-1-35-90: City Clerk - duties

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