The City Clerk s Office, governed by the City of Fort Scott in Kansas, coordinates and assembles city commission meeting agendas. It is responsible for distributing follow-up correspondence regarding city commission s actions. The City Clerk s Office serves the citizens of Fort Scott in Kansas. It also records and files public records, documents and contracts. The office issues various licenses for city, including electrical, solicitor, trash collection, drinking establishment, cereal malt beverage and plumbing. In addition, the City Clerk s Office handles paperwork for municipal courts. It issues ordinances and provides codes information. The city government operates public works, finance, fire and police departments.