Functions
The position of City Clerk and Tax Collector is an appointive position as per Mississippi State law. The City Clerk serves as the Financial Officer and must work closely with all other elected officials of the City and with various department superintendents. Amory’s City Clerk also serves as City Tax Collector and, along with the office staff, is responsible for many of the functions of Amory’s government. Some of these functions are:
- The collection of ad valorem taxes for properties within the City of Amory and properties within the Amory Municipal Separate School District. BEGINNING IN TAX YEAR 2016 Monroe County will be appointed to collect the City of Amory taxes. All taxes will be paid in Aberdeen with the Monroe County Tax Collector (662) 369-6484
- Business privilege licenses
- Custodian of the official seal & custodian of all official
records of the City - Official City election coordinator
- Electrician and plumbers licenses and bonds
- Voter registration
- Recording and maintenance of all municipal minutes in which any and all proceedings and orders, ordinances, and judgments of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen are recorded
- Responsible for maintaining and retention of permanent records in accordance with the State Public Records Act
- Assisting the Mayor and Board in preparation of the City’s budget and tax levy (millage rate)
- Publishing, updating, distributing, and recording all ordinances adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
- Processing and payment of bills for various City departments
- Processing and payment of payroll for all City departments
- Management of personnel records and related events and documents
- Balancing of bank statements, and preparation of financial documentation
- Oversees all bid preperations and purchasing for all City Departments
- Officiates all bid openings associated with City work
- Oversees the daily deposits of the City and the issuance of business licenses
Contact the City Clerk
Jamie Earnest Morgan
jamiemorgan@cityofamoryms.com
662-256-5721 (Option 8)
662-256-4548 (Option 8)
Fax: 662-256-6337
P.O. Drawer 457, Amory, MS
109 South Front Street, Amory, MS
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
We observe all governmental holidays.