Transparency in Government
An open/transparent government is the cornerstone of a free society. You pay for your government, and you deserve to know how it spends your money. Use the following links and information on this page to search City check registers, track city spending and see your tax dollars at work. Transparency is important to the City of Clute. Because transparency has various definitions, the City has utilized the checklist provided by Sunshine Review, a nonprofit organization dedicated to local government transparency, in developing this website. Also used was the Texas Transparency initiative established by the Texas State Comptroller's Office.| FINANCIAL INFORMATION: |
PUBLIC INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS |
| Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) | Current | Archives | Agendas / Minutes | ||
| Annual Financial Report (audited) | Current | Archives | City Ethics / Statements ........ | Texas Ethics Commission | |
| Annual Budgets: | Current | Archives | Public Information Requests .. | Public Information: FAQ | |
| Check Registers: | Current | Archives | Public Notices | ||
| Truth-in-Taxation: | City | State | Open Meetings Act |
2010 Handbook FAQ | |
| City Contracts | |||||
| Tax Rate Information | E-Forms / Documents | ||||
| Fee Information | State Unclaimed Property | |
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| Purchasing Policy | Texas Transparency | Sunshine Review | |||
| Bid Opportunities | Lobbyist Affilations | ||||
| Request to Appear before Council |
| CONTACT INFORMATION: |
| Mayor: | Calvin Shiflet |
| City Council | |
| Municipal Court Judge: | Randy Smith |
| City Manager: | Gary Beverly |
| City Clerk: | Sarah Oakes |
| City Attorney: | Wallace Shaw |
| Police Chief: | Mark Wicker |
| Other City Staff: | |
| Elected State & Federal Officials |
The City of Clute / 108 E Main Street / Clute, TX 77531 / Phone: (979) 265-2541 / Fax: (979) 265-4551