City Clerk

City Clerk

Leatrice Adkisson is the elected city clerk of the City of Lawrence.

To make a public records request, please use this form. City Legal handles PRR requests; not the City Clerk.

City Clerk esponsibilities include:

  • Manages and secures city records
  • Conducts research and assists others in obtaining information that supports public safety, economic development (including coordination with the Marion County Department of Metropolitan Development on land-use issues) and other city functions
  • Responds to requests for public information from citizens, business owners, public-interest groups, the news media, directors of city departments, city employees, community organizations and representatives of township, county and state governments
  • Maintains city ordinances and the minutes of the Common Council
  • Maintains the Municipal Code
  • You may contact American Legal at (800)445-5588 to order your own copy of the Lawrence, Indiana Municipal Code
  • Secures the city seal
  • Assists in the development of policies, ordinances and other legislation through the Common Council, committees of the Common Council, the Board of Public Works, the Board of Parks & Recreation, the Fire Merit Commission, the Fire Pension Board, the Police Merit Commission and the Police Pension Board
  • Maintains the official minutes and records of city boards, commissions, and council

Leatrice Adkisson is available to answer your questions and assist you in gathering information about living and working in Lawrence. She can be reached at 317-542-4470 or by e-mail.