The position of Clerk of Council is an appointed position and defined in the Kent City Charter.  The Clerk of Council  serves at the pleasure of Council.

The Clerk of Council is charged with notification of all meetings of Kent City Council in accordance with the State of Ohio Open Meetings Act. The Clerk of Council is responsible for processing all materials for these meetings, attending these meetings, and recording these meetings into official journals.  All ordinances and resolutions passed by the Kent City Council must be authenticated by the Clerk of Council's signature.