City Secretary

The City Council appoints the City Secretary. Duties of the City Secretary include serving as a liaison between the City Council and the public, and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. The City Secretary is also responsible for:

  • All paperwork pertaining to official business of the City Council
  • Implementation of the City's records management program 
  • Open records 
  • Texas Notary Public
  • Municipal elections 
  • Payroll
  • Accounting
  • All aspects of human resources.   

Elaine Kern, our City Secretary, has been with the City of Dimmitt since 2014.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Elaine Kern City Secretary