Clerk's Office

Responsibilities

As a Town Council-appointed, record-keeping officer, the town clerk and staff are responsible for the preparation, execution, and archiving of all Town Council documents as prescribed by state law and town code.

These duties include:

  • Administering business licenses
  • Administering Special Events Permits
  • Archiving Town Council documents, official proceedings, ordinances, and resolutions
  • Developing agreements and leases
  • Maintaining boards and commissions applications and appointments
  • Maintaining Town Council meeting and election materials
  • Providing or coordinating Notary Public services
  • Publicizing of legal notices
  • Recording official documents
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  1. Town Clerk Sherletta Hawkins

    Sherletta Hawkins

    Town Clerk, CMC

  2. Clerk's Office


    Physical Address
    5508 Arapahoe Drive
    Forest Heights, MD 20745

    Fax: 301-839-9236

    Hours
    Monday through Friday
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.