The Mission of the Administrative Services Department is to assist the Mayor, Council, City Manager and other City departments in providing progressive, service-oriented, responsible government consistent with the community’s values and priorities by ensuring proper management of City finances; maintaining and preserving City records; overseeing the dissemination of public information; maintaining a certified and service-oriented Justice Court and serving the community through efficient communication.

This mission is accomplished by providing a variety of general services to Santa Clara City. The Administrative Department’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:statutory Recorder responsibilities such as records maintenance and retention per GRAMA, election supervisor, and City council agendas & minutes; business & animal licensing; cemetery sales & records; Justice Court; Human Resources; finances & oversight of City events (Swiss Days, etc); dissemination of public information and general service to the public.