City Clerk
The goal of the City Clerk’s office is to provide prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service to customers, to continue to ensure proper implementation of the law, and to provide effective access to official records and distribution of information. The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for keeping the official records of the City. This includes all of the minutes, ordinances, contracts, and resolutions.
City Clerk
Andi Walters
awalters@cantoncityhall.org
Phone: (309) 647-0020
Fax: (309) 647-2348
Duties of the City Clerk
The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining custody, control, filing, and storage of all records and other written and recorded documents and materials pertaining to the operation of the City, as well as the City seal. The City Clerk attends and takes the minutes of the regular City Council meetings, Special City Council meetings, Public Hearings, and Executive Session meetings. The City Clerk is the Ethics officer for the City. The City Clerk also serves as the Human Resource Coordinator for the City, manages payroll benefits and Worker’s Compensation for municipal employees, and administers the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for individuals employed by the City of Canton.
Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Location of meetings: Historic Train Depot – 50 N. 4th Ave (Donald E. Edwards Way)
Meeting start time: 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noticed
Agendas and Minutes: All agendas and minutes are posted on this website and also posted onsite at the Historic Depot at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Attendance by the public: All citizens are encouraged to attend council meetings. Citizens are allowed to address the council by completing a Public Participation Request Form and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting at which they wish to speak.
City Documents
To view and download ordinances, resolutions, agendas, minutes and more for the City of Canton use the link below.
Municipal Codes
The Canton Municipal Code, which contains City of Canton ordinances, is available for viewing online. When visiting the site, select the title or section you would like to view from the list on the left.
Permits & License Forms
The City Clerk processes permits and licenses for numerous business endeavors. Permits and licenses are available for online submittal at the link below. Some permits and applications require an approval process, and may take up to four weeks to receive authorization.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office for assistance.
Voter Registration & Election Information
The City Clerk serves as the Deputy Registrar for the City of Canton. Citizens may register to vote at the City Clerk’s office, located on the second floor of the City Building. Already registered and need to know where to vote? Don’t know what Ward or Congressional District you are in? Registered voters may click on the links below to find all the information they need.
Notary Public Services
The Mayor’s office and the City Clerks office, both located on the second floor of City Hall, and the Water Department, located on the first floor, all provide Notary Public services.