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Mortgage Foreclosure Notices
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1503 and 735 ILCS 5/15-1508, Notices of Foreclosure for residential real estate mortgages on property located within the corporate limits of the City of Freeport, Illinois shall be sent to the following address:

City Clerk, 524 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032

Code of ethics as member of the International Institute of Muncipal Clerks:

• To uphold constitutional government and the laws of my community;
• To so conduct my public and private life as to be an example to my fellow citizens;
• To impart to my profession those standards of quality and integrity that the conduct of the affairs of my office shall be above reproach and to merit public confidence in our community;
• To be ever mindful of my neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all and to extend the same treatment I wish to receive myself;
• To record that which is true and preserve that which is entrusted to me as if it were my own; and
• To strive constantly to improve the administration of the affairs of my office consistent with applicable laws and through sound management practices to produce continued progress and so fulfill my responsibilities to my community and others.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain custody and control of the city’s official records, ensure that documents are recorded, filed, and archived properly
• Keeper of the corporate seal
• Prepare council agenda packets; including finalizing agendas, distributing the packets, and programming the agenda on the website
• Attend meetings of the council and keep a record of their proceedings in the form of minutes
• Perform follow-up activities resulting from council meetings, including ensuring that ordinances or resolutions are properly signed and, if necessary, published
• Maintain and update the city’s website
• Administer oath of office for all city officials
• Serve as the city’s election official; coordinating all aspects of the city’s elections and interfacing closely with the Stephenson County Clerk
• Perform duties of the Freedom of Information Act officer and ensure compliance with the Act
• Prepare and maintain departmental budget
• Provide Notary Public services for residents, staff, and the general public
• Attest the signature of the Mayor on the appropriate documents
• Receive and archive bid documents
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

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Freeport City Hall
524 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8200 or 815-235-8203