City Secretary’s Office

The City Secretary is an officer of the City, appointed by the 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 as director of the City Secretary Department consisting of the City Secretary’s Office, Vital Statistics, Records Management, Municipal Court Operations, City Marshals’ Office, Council Services and Municipal Building lobby operations. As in many other cities, the City Secretary’s Office serves as a resource for citizens and a link between citizens and the City organization.

Public Speaking Guidelines for City Council Meetings

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Open Records Requests & Records Department

The Office of the City Secretary is the administrative agency responsible for the care and maintenance of all City of Bryan records.
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Vital Statistics

The City Secretary’s Vital Statistics Office receives, records and issues birth and death certificates, amendments to birth and death certificates, name changes, court ordered adoptions and burial transit permits.
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Mayor & City Council

The City Secretary’s Council Services Office handles all Council meeting preparations, Council correspondence, travel, expenditures and calendars. This office serves as the liaison between the Mayor and Councilmembers and the public.
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Meeting Minutes & Electronic Records

The City Secretary’s Office is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of City Council meeting agendas and packets. The City Secretary must attend every meeting of the City Council and keep accurate minutes of the proceedings, engrossing and enrolling all laws, ordinances and resolutions of the City Council. 
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Boards, Commissions & Committees

The City Secretary’s Office coordinates the recruitment, application and appointment process for City Council appointed boards, commissions and committees. This office maintains an online directory of appointed officials and volunteers serving on various panels and committees.
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Election Information

The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of Bryan and is solely responsible for the administration of all City elections. The City Secretary provides staff support and guidance during Charter review processes.

Melissa Brunner, TRMC, MMC

City Secretary

Serving citizens of today and tomorrow while preserving the records of the past

City Secretary’s Office Staff

  • Melissa Brunner, TRMC, MMC
    City Secretary
  • Raul Dominguez Cruz
    Records Management Coordinator
  • Julieta Reyes
    Vital Statistics Technician
  • Christy Cruz
    City Secretary Division Assistant
  • Leslie Galvez
    Citizen Information Clerk

Civic Involvement

City Council Meeting Agendas

Public Speaking Guidelines for City Council Meetings

Volunteer Program

Campaign Finance Reports

Public Notices

Conflict Disclosure Statements

Permits & Licenses

City Secretary’s Office

About Us

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Contact

  • Email Us
  • Phone: 979-209-5008
  • Fax: 1-800-381-7636
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Location

300 S. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77803

 

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Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City Council Meetings Schedule

Bryan City Council meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month.

View Agendas Public Meeting Calendar