Julia Drake, City Clerk

Julia Drake is the City of Cartersville City Clerk and was appointed by Mayor Matthew Santini and the City Council Members on August 6, 2020.  The responsibilities of the City Clerk include, but not limited to: 

• Record, edit and distribute minutes of council meetings.
• Communicate effectively with management, government officials and staff.
• Act as a liaison between the City Council and the public.
• Draft meeting agendas and bylaws.
• Record data and ensure that documents are stored, filed and maintained correctly.
• Utilize computer databases and software.
• Prepare and maintain official reports, legal documents, financial records, and reference material.
• Coordinate municipal elections.
• Transcribe, type and proofread documents.
• Distribute public correspondence and ensure that municipal records are accessible to the public.
• Official keeper of the City Seal.

“State law (O.C.G.A. sections 36-1-24 and 36-45-20) requires anyone hired as of April 1, 1992, holding the title of "clerk" or performing the duties of a municipal / county clerk pursuant to the local charter, ordinance, or code shall attend a 15-hour mandated orientation training. The training consists of a basic overview of job duties and functions required of clerks. Mandated training is offered at the fall and winter training conferences. The 15-hour mandated training counts toward the 100 hours required for full certification.”

Mrs. Drake obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk Certification from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia in May 2023. Additionally, she is a member of GMA (Georgia Municipal Association) and IIMC (International Institute of Municipal Clerks).