The role of City Clerk of Vidalia encompasses many job functions that involve but are not limited to the following tasks:

Documenting and facilitating city council meetings to include preparing and distributing agendas, taking minutes, and publicizing all information required by law.

Document and publish ordinances and resolutions. The City of Vidalia ordinances are available through www.municode.com.

Public records management – Maintain public records and process any open records request (request forms are available on this website).

Records retention management

Provides support to the office of the Mayor and City Manager.

The City Clerk of Vidalia actively participates in the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association (GMCA) and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) together for training opportunities and certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk. This training consists of educational and professional development standards with a 15-hour mandated training along with 100 additional hours required for full certification.

Contact:
The City Clerk's office can be reached at 912-537-8718.

Open Records Request

The City of Vidalia provides a way for you to submit your public information request. You may request a form from City Hall, or click on the link below, and hand deliver, fax, or mail.

Please note that for a public information request to be valid, it must be submitted in writing to the City. The City is responsible for responding within 72 hours, or 3 working days.

Submit all requests to the City Clerk's Office at 302 E 1st Street, Suite C, Vidalia, GA 30474; or fax to 912-537-7708.

A Special Events Permit should be submitted for any type of public assembly, festivals, parades, etc. at least thirty (30) days before the commencement of the event.