City Clerk

Responsibilities include:

Manages and secures city records
Conducts research and assists others in obtaining information that supports public safety, economic development (including coordination with the Marion County Department of Metropolitan Development on land-use issues) and other city functions
Responds to requests for public information from citizens, business owners, public-interest groups, the news media, directors of city departments, city employees, community organizations and representatives of township, county and state governments
Maintains city ordinances and the minutes of the Common Council
Maintains the Municipal Code
You may contact American Legal at (800)445-5588 to order your own copy of the Lawrence, Indiana Municipal Code
Secures the city seal
Assists in the development of policies, ordinances and other legislation through the Common Council, committees of the Common Council, the Board of Public Works, the Board of Parks & Recreation, the Fire Merit Commission, the Fire Pension Board, the Police Merit Commission and the Police Pension Board
Maintains the official minutes and records of city boards, commissions, and council

Ms. Walton is available to answer your questions and assist you in gathering information about living and working in Lawrence. She can be reached at

317-542-4470 or by e-mail. To make a public records request, please use this form.