City Clerk

The City Clerk attends all meetings of the council and its committees and records official actions, acts as custodian of all legal documents pertaining to the City and prepares and publishes City ordinances, resolutions and notices of public hearings. The clerk's office assists in preparation of the City Council agenda and prepares and distributes committee meeting agendas.

Other responsibilities include tracking and coordinating City Council appointments to their advisory boards, scheduling citizens for appearance before City Council, providing information concerning Council activities, receiving and processing applications for the Civil Service Commission, and providing staff assistance to the board.

Contact

919-996-3040

Address

Raleigh Municipal Building

222 W. Hargett St., Ste. 207

Raleigh, NC 27601

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602-0590

City Clerk:
Louis Buonpane

Deputy City Clerk:
Bryce A. Dunn

Deputy City Clerk:
Cassidy R. Pritchard

Deputy City Clerk:
Ralph L. Puccini, III

Assistant City Clerk:
Debbie DaGrosa

Administrative Technician:
Jackie Taylor

Services

All City Clerk Services

Video Gallery: After 50 Years, Raleigh City Clerk Gail Smith has Some Tales to Share

We sat down to chat with Gail Smith in her office in July of 2021. After 50 years in the Clerk's Office, she had lots to share about how things work and what makes her tick.

Most Interesting Question In 50 Years?

Raleigh City Clerk Gail Smith gets asked questions all day long! Here's one of the most memorable questions she's fielded.

Can you Name Raleigh's Mayors of the Last 50 Years?

In 50 years of service to the City of Raleigh, Gail Smith has worked with 12 mayors.

They do Listen

Veteran City Clerk Gail Smith explains that good government works when people participate. Oner person can make a difference.

What Does it Take to Be An Effective City Clerk?

Gail Smith's answer may surprise you!

No Badge, No Gun

When Gail Smith applied for the job of City of Raleigh Deputy Clerk in 1971, she may have been expecting a different set of duties and responsibilities!