The Village Clerk is an elected official who serves part-time as keeper of municipal records. The Clerk records minutes at the meetings of the Village Board and maintains all Board minutes taken since the initial meeting of the Village Board in 1890. The Clerk's office is also responsible for a myriad of other duties, as outlined in the Municipal Code. The Clerk is assisted by a Deputy Clerk, who is a full-time employee of the Village.

Persons wishing to review municipal records must complete a Freedom of Information Act request form, which is available at the Clerk's office. Minutes and the Municipal Code can be viewed at any time; they are also available at the local library and on-line at www.algonquin.org.

In addition, the Clerk's office reviews applications and issues permits for raffles, park reservations, handbill distribution, vending stickers, and more. Bid openings for municipal projects are also coordinated through the Clerk's office.