EARLY BEGINNINGS The Municipal Clerk is the oldest of public servants in local government, along with the tax collector. The profession traces back before Biblical times. For example, the modern Hebrew translation of Town Clerk is "Mazkir Ha'ir" which literally translated, means city or town "Reminder”. The early keepers of archives were often called "Remembrancers”, and before writing came into use, their memory served as the public record. To learn more, see the Link below . . .