The official record keepers of any City, the history of the office of the City Clerk can be traced to biblical times, when each village, town, and even tribe had a scribe.

The City Clerk's office compiles and distributes City Council meeting agendas; maintains an accurate record of the proceedings of City Council meetings; publishes public notices as required by law; conducts municipal elections; serves as custodian of all contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions and other City records; coordinates record keeping activities of all City staff; coordinates the activities of the numerous advisory boards and committees; and is the general information resource for the public.

The department also publishes and distributes the monthly online newsletter, Boca Raton E-News, as well as the weekly eFlash!, a listing of upcoming events in the City.