The village clerk has two primary responsibilities.

It is the municipal clerk’s job to “keep the corporate seal and all papers belonging to the municipality the custody and control of which are not given to other officers.” 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-90

And, “The clerk shall attend all meetings of the corporate authorities including executive sessions and keep a full record of their proceedings in the journal, except if the clerk is the subject matter of the meeting and his or her presence creates a conflict of interest.” 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-90