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Los Angeles Administrative Code § 20.31
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Sec. 20.31. Powers and Duties. In addition to the powers and duties of the City Clerk as provided in Charter Section 281, the City Clerk and City Clerk deputies shall also have the power to administer and certify oaths and affirmations in matters pertaining to or arising out of or connected with the affairs and business of the City, including, but not limited to, applications, claims, demands, affidavits, depositions and all other papers, documents, instruments and writings required by law to be verified or sworn to for use in any proceedings or transaction before the City Council or any Council Committee thereof, or any board, department or officer of the City. The City Clerk shall provide and administer a records center for the efficient and economical storage, maintenance and servicing of inactive City records. SECTION HISTORY Former Article and Section Repealed by Ord. No. 173,337, Eff. 7-10-00, Oper. 7-1-00. New Article and Section Added by Ord. No. 173,337, Eff. 7-10-00, Oper. 7-1-00.
Source: City of Los Angeles, Charter and Codes (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/laac/0-0-0-46369Fetched: 10/24/2026

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