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City Clerk

Ecorse City Clerk Robin R. Underwood Term: 2009 - 2011 Albert B. Buday Civic Center 3869 W. Jefferson Avenue Ecorse, MI 48229 (313) 386-2520 ext. 4 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The City Clerk's office is responsible for a number of different functions both to residents as well as City Council, City Departments, and Boards and Commissions.  Serving as the Official Keeper of Records, the Clerk maintains all files and permanent records such as Ordinances, Resolutions, and meeting minutes.

The City Clerk is responsible for attending all City Council meetings.  As Clerk to the Mayor and Council; the Clerk prepares and distributes agendas and maintains an accurate record of meeting proceedings.  The City Clerk Chairs the Ecorse Election Commission and serves as an Ex-officio member of the Ecorse Board of Canvassers.  The Clerk provides voter registration, and serves as custodian of all contracts and deeds.  The Clerk shall administer oaths as required under the City Charter or laws of the State of Michigan, and shall be custodian of the City Seal.

Currently the City of Ecorse has 7,296 registered voters, 6 polling places, 11 precincts and 1 Absentee (AV) Counting Board.

Basic services provided by the City Clerk's office:

1. Voter Registration and Election Administration
2. Vendor and Solicitor Licenses
3. Business Licenses
4. Garage/Yard Sale Permits
5. Dog Tag Licenses

Those wishing to contact their local county, state or federal officials may receive assistance from the City Clerk’s Office.

Robin R. Underwood serves as the elected City Clerk (2009 - Present) and formerly (1991 - 1999).  She has a Masters Degree in Community Development from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Bachelors Degree in English Language/Literature from Fisk University.  Ms. Underwood has been awarded a Certificate of Attendance (Election Officials Accreditation Program) from the State Bureau of Elections and has Municipal Clerk and QVF training.

For more information, call (313) 386-2520 or visit the City Clerk’s Office on the main level of City Hall.

Click here for the approved 2012 City Council Meeting Schedule.