City Clerk
Public Records RequestsThe City Charter, State Statutes, and the Municipal Code establish the City Clerk as the City’s official Recordkeeper. As such, the City Clerk is charged with ensuring the maintenance and availability of the documents needed to provide an accurate account of the actions of City government and those needed to safeguard the rights of the City and public.
According to NRS 239.010, all public books and public records of a governmental
entity, the contents of which are not otherwise declared by law to be
confidential, must be open to inspection.
How To Request A Public Record
Public records requests may be made via
Contact Henderson.
Submitting your request in writing helps to reduce confusion about the
information being requested and effectively communicating your request will help
ensure a timely response. Requests should identify as specifically as possible
the type or record(s), subject matter, approximate date(s), and the desired
method of delivery (email, hardcopies, etc.). Click on
Contact Henderson
then select “Records Requests” and the appropriate category; then click “Next”.
Follow the subsequent steps to submit your case. If you are unsure which
category to select, please choose “Other.”
Additionally, public records requests may be made by calling the City Clerk’s
Office at (702) 267-1419, or by visiting the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall,
240 Water St., Henderson, Nevada.
Fees
Fees may be assessed in accordance with NRS 239.055. There may be a charge for
copies of public records and staff research time. Please see the
City-Wide Public Records and Document Fee Schedule
for specific information.