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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

CITY OF HURST
GENERAL FUND ADMINISTRATION 0103 PUBLIC INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

Provide public service to the highest standard assuring access to public information and local
government for the citizens, governing body, and staff of the City of Hurst.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Public Information Division of the Judicial and Legislative Services Department is more
commonly referred to as the “City Secretary’s Office.” The Division is responsible for a broad
range of administrative and clerical support for city departments and the public. Annually, the
City Secretary or staff member attends and prepares minutes for approximately 50-55 public
meetings. Hundreds of documents are indexed for efficient access and research of legislative
and governmental history. Permits and licenses for alcohol beverage sales, door-to-door
solicitation and itinerant merchants, are processed and issued by the City Secretary’s Office
pursuant to City ordinances. The City Secretary’s Office coordinates and administers the
comprehensive Records Management Program for the City and processes hundreds of requests
for public information each year. As elections administrator, the City Secretary plans and
contracts all City elections with Tarrant County, which are joint with other local jurisdictions that
may be holding elections on the same day. The office also coordinates and compiles the
preparation of agendas and agenda packets for City Council, Community Services Development
Corporation, Crime Control and Prevention District meetings.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

✓ Updated electronic code of ordinances
✓ Implemented new Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission guidelines and

revised application for clarity and customer friendly format
✓ Coordinated successful Board, Commission and Committee appointment process and
annual banquet

Conducted citywide record destruction for records meeting retention periods

FUTURE INITIATIVES

➢ Enhancement of electronic records management program
➢ Continue process review for financial efficiency and customer enhancements

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

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