GULF SHORES, Ala. — In many instances, the office of city clerk is the most detailed position in local politics. Serving the mayor, the council and working with the many different department heads, the city clerk serves a multitude of functions. While many view this position as the person who simply calls roll and keeps minutes at city council meetings, there is much more to the position than that.

Dealing with legal documents, helping to administer city contracts, and as the official keeper of city records, it takes a special person to do this job.

City Clerk Renee Moore is an important part of what goes on at City Hall in Gulf Shores, and for the second time she has been recognized for her hard work and dedication.

The Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators annually recognizes a member of the organization whose accomplishments have made the most significant contribution to the AAMCA, to municipal government in Alabama, and to the clerk’s community municipality.

Recently, at the Association’s summer conference in Spanish Fort, Moore was announced as Alabama City Clerk of the Year. She won the award for the first time in 1999.

“We are delighted that the entire state now knows what we already know,” said Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft regarding Moore’s abilities. “This is an extraordinarily important part of what we do here on a daily basis, and we are very proud for her and for this accomplishment.”

Moore has been with the city of Gulf Shores for 18 years, serving 16 of those years as city clerk. In addition, she has worked as elections manager, secretary of the Library Board, secretary to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, city liaison to the National Shrimp Festival Committee and a member of the emergency operations team.

Moore previously served as AAMCA’s District 8 director, president of the AAMCA, and as Region III director for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

She has chaired and served on numerous committees on the state and national level.