The City Clerk's Office is the officially designated record keeping agency for the City of Fairhope and is responsible for all public documents both current and archival.
The City Clerk's Office also prepares the City Council meeting agenda; attends and records the proceedings of all Council meetings; maintains records of all rules, ordinances, and resolutions of the Council; acts as custodian of the City Seal; conducts all municipal elections; performs all legal advertising for the City; schedules, coordinates, and plans special events and functions for the Council; oversees operation of the mail room and courier service; and provides general administrative and clerical assistance to the Council.
To place an item on the council agenda or work session, please call the City Clerk's office or email below. Agenda deadlines are Wednesday at noon prior to the meeting on Monday. Public participation for agenda items and general public participation are allowed at every council meeting. If you want to speak during public participation you do not have to sign up prior to the council meeting. Council agendas are typically posted Thursday afternoon before the meeting on Monday.
The City Clerk's office is located at Fairhope City Hall at 161 North Section Street. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 251-928-2136.
Lisa A. Hanks, MMC
City Clerk
