The Davis County Budget Committee meeting on September 26, 2025, featured a presentation by the Clerk's Office, highlighting its mission and budgetary needs for the upcoming year. The Clerk's Office aims to serve the citizens of Davis County by upholding democracy, facilitating citizen engagement, and preserving the county's history.

During the presentation, key functions of the Clerk's Office were outlined, including public support services such as issuing marriage licenses and passports, processing annexations, and managing local government registrations. The office also oversees election administration for state, county, and federal offices, as well as municipal elections under contract, while maintaining voter registration roles.

Additionally, the Clerk's Office is responsible for records preservation, acting as the records officer for the county. This includes facilitating public access to records through GRAMA requests and providing training on data privacy as the county's privacy officer. The office also supports the commission by preparing minutes and maintaining legislative records.

As of September 4, 2025, the Clerk's Office employs 14 full-time and 3 part-time staff members. Notable achievements this year include processing 4,398 passport applications, issuing 1,663 marriage licenses, and completing over 50,000 voter registration updates.

The meeting underscored the importance of the Clerk's Office in maintaining civic functions and ensuring transparency in government operations, setting the stage for discussions on budget allocations to support these essential services.