Office of the Clerk of the Legislature

The Clerk of Legislature is an important position in the administration of the Erie County Legislature, and the proper functioning of County government, working closely with the Legislature Chair, District Legislators, and the Chiefs of Staff of the Majority and Minority Caucuses.

The Legislature Clerk also administers the election of a Chair of the Legislature, annually, at the reorganization session conducted at the first meeting of the year.

New York County Law requires the Legislature to appoint a Clerk, annually, to record and certify its deliberations on the numerous items that come before the body and acts as a clearing house following actions of the Legislature.

The Clerk is instrumental in the processing of Local Laws; Erie County and Sewer District Bonding documents/publication; New York State Legislature Home Rule requests; Property, Mortgage and School District tax warrants; annual deliberation and adoption of the County budget; as well as other ministerial actions prescribed by law.

The Clerk, and staff, prepare agendas for legislative meetings, prepare reports of actions of committees, distribute meeting notices, officiate public hearings, handle inquiries from the public and officials, maintain the Legislature's website, prepare the official minutes of the Legislature and its proceedings, and maintain the archive of legislative documents.  A staff of administrative assistants help to fulfill this objective.

Previous Clerks of the Legislature