The City Clerk/Clerk of the Council is appointed by City Council and works in coordination with the Offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance, and other governmental offices.  The Clerk electronically records all Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts approved by City Council and is responsible for the codification of the City Code and its distribution. The Clerk serves as an ex-officio member of the Council Committee on Appointments and is responsible for the composition and advertising of public hearing notices and appointment vacancies as relates to City Council.

The Clerk maintains historical files, serves as Custodian of the City Seal, City Council records and official contracts/agreements approved by City Council. The Clerk prepares official Minutes of Council and maintains a listing of Boards and Commissions Members and Terms of Office along with a Citizens Data Bank of citizens interested in serving on a Council-appointed Board or Commission. The Clerk coordinates actions passed by Council to the administration, local, state and federal officials, members of the business community, ensures the availability of Council records and does research of records for the City Administration and the public.

Contact Information:
Annette Y. Crane, CMC
427 Patton St, Room 428
Danville, Virginia 24541
Telephone: (434) 799-5185
Fax: (434) 799-5041
E-mail: cityclerk@ci.danville.va.us