The City Secretary is an officer of the city, appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The position of City Secretary is a statutory position required by state law and the City Charter. In addition to the statutory duties of the position, the City Secretary serves to enhance public participation in municipal government and safeguard the democratic government process through transparent, open government, records custodian, and records management / Municode. 

 Additional responsibilities of the City Secretary include:

• Elections
• Port Arthur Voting District & Precinct Map 2023 (Interactive-July 2023)
• Port Arthur Voting District & Precinct Map 2023 (pdf)  

City Council Information

• Agendas / Ordinances / Minutes / Resolutions / Financial Information
• Council Meeting Schedule
• City Council Contact List
• Boards and Commissions
• Code Of Ordinances & Charter

Form Center (Links)

• Information Request / Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / Open Records
• Requesting Body Worn Camera Video
• Speaker Request
• Solicitor's Permits