BIG SHOES TO FILL: Hall named Norman City Clerk

City Manager Steve Lewis announced Monday the appointment of Brenda Hall as city clerk of Norman.

Hall has been employed with the City of Norman for 18 years, serving as deputy city clerk for the last nine years.

"Brenda will make a great addition to our management team," Lewis said. "Her experience, leadership qualities and understanding of Norman are exactly what are needed for this position."

She is certified as a municipal clerk, pursuant to Oklahoma state law, administered through the Oklahoma Municipal League.

Hall will graduate from Southern Nazarene University with a bachelor's degree in May.

She is also an active member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and the Oklahoma Municipal Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officials Association.

Hall will assume the position Jan. 28, following the Jan. 25 retirement of current City Clerk Mary Hatley.

From the City of Norman website:

The City Clerk's office is located in the new Municipal Building at 201 West Gray Street.

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager; is the official custodian of City Records; serves as clerk to the Council; attends all Council meetings and keeps a record of all the proceedings; signs and attests all ordinances, resolutions, or other acts of the Council. The Department also issues City licenses and prepares City Council agendas and minutes.

The City Clerk's Department also staffs the recently established Action Center as a way to serve Norman citizens. The goal of the Action Center is to serve as a central point of contact when citizens have a problem, suggestion, or question related to municipal government and to provide immediate access and a quick response. The Action Center may be reached either by telephone at (405) 366-5396 or by e-mail at action.center@NormanOK.gov. Calls are fielded by an answering machine during the hours when City Hall is closed, and are handled at first opportunity the next working day.

The City Clerk's Department has six employees and the City Clerk is also responsible for the Building Maintenance Division that has five employees.

The City Clerk's office also serves as a contact point for citizens wishing information and assistance at City.Clerk@NormanOK.gov or (405) 366-5406.

GOOD LUCK to BRENDA !
and
WE HOPE MARY HAVE
A GREAT RETIREMENT !