Darci Wheeler was appointed City Clerk by the City Council and took the Oath of Office on January 8, 2020. She is a member of the Maine Town and City Clerks Association (MTCCA), New England Association of City and Town Clerks (NEACTC), and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). She received her Certified Clerk of Maine (CCM) certificate in 2022 and is currently working on her Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) certificate. She is joined by Christopher Taylor, Deputy City Clerk and Amanda Yenco, Assistant City Clerk and General Assistance Administrator.

The Mission of the City Clerk's Office

Accurately maintain all city records, to conduct elections and voter registration processes, and provide information to City Officials and the general public with professionalism and efficiency, meeting all statutory obligations of the State of Maine and the City of Bath.

Goal of the City Clerk's Office

To provide the highest quality of public service to the City of Bath, in the most timely and friendly manner possible.

The Office of the City Clerk

• The Office of the City Clerk is traditionally associated with municipal elections and recording of the minutes of the City of Bath Council meetings, but its scope of business is diverse, and the work demands versatility, accuracy, and patience.
• The Clerk is the historian of the City's recorded history and therefore manages the official records of the City of Bath. No other office in municipal service has so many contacts. The office serves the City Council, the City Manager, and all City Departments without exception.
• Maintains a list of all City boards and committees and prepares appointment letters as required
• Files and maintains candidate files for elected and City officials, employees, and appointed representatives to Boards and or Committees by City Council Members
• Records and maintains all vital statistics records including birth, death, and marriage certificates for the City of Bath
• Administers the City of Bath’s business licensing program
• Issues hunting, fishing and dog licenses
• Coordinates, prepares, and develops agendas and content for the City of Bath Council meetings, attests to and countersigns all contracts, bonds, ordinances, proclamations, resolutions and other official documents as required by law, and ensures that all Council documents are fully executed by all parties
• Attends all meetings of the City of Bath City Council, records minutes of each meeting
• Prepares and publishes legal notices, advertisements, and notices of public hearings, regular meetings and special called meetings
• Records and publishes ordinances and resolutions of each City Council meeting as required by statute or ordinance; ensuring compliance with those and other laws
• Maintains and safeguards books and files of all official City records which include, but may not be necessarily limited to, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, contracts, and agreements
• Responsible for codification of laws for the City of Bath City Code
• Directs Record Retention Program in accordance with Department of State guidelines; coordinates preservation and archival of all City Documents
• The City Clerk's Office coordinates the administration of all State, RSU#1, and City elections
• The City Clerk administers Oaths and Affirmations as necessary
• Maintains and preserves the City seal

In-Person Voting

•  Early in-person voting at City Hall ends on Thursday, October 30.
• All Bath Voters who do not vote absentee or early will vote at Bath Middle School on Tuesday, November 4. The polls will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

General Assistance is a local support program that helps Bath residents meet basic needs during a financial emergency. Assistance may include help paying for food, rent, heating, utilities, or medications for those who qualify.

How to Apply

Schedule an appointment with General Assistance:

• Call: 207-443-8335

• Email: gabath@cityofbathmaine.gov

• Visit: City Hall, 55 Front Street, 3rd Floor

The General Assistance Office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
After you apply, the administrator will review your request and provide a written decision within 24 hours.

Emergency Assistance

If you need help outside of City Hall’s regular hours, please call the Bath Police Department at 207-443-5563

(This information is provided in accordance with Title 22 MRSA sections 4304–4305.)