The City Clerk, is also the Chief Election Official, Clerk of the Board of Aldermen, City Archivist and a Member of the Board of Registrars of Voters. Among his responsibilities are the overseeing of the elections and keeping of official records for the City of Everett

Records maintained by the Department of the City Clerk include: City Council documents, birth, marriage and death records, fishing, hunting and dog licenses, business certificates (DBA), U.C.C. (Uniform Commercial Code), federal and state tax liens, filings with and decisions of the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board and all notifications of meetings and commissions of the Everett City Government.

The City Clerk's Office receives notices of claims and legal actions against, or relating to the City of Everett, handles all licenses that require approval by the Board of Aldermen and oversees the offices the day to day operation of the Registars of Voters.

The City Clerk is the official keeper of the City Seal and maintains general Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances as enacted by the City Council.

The Assistant City Clerk serves as the City Messenger and is authorized to discharge the responsibilities of the City Clerk in his absence.