City Hall Hours

John P. Franck, Commissioner
(January 1, 2006-present)

The Commissioner of Accounts is the Department Head of the Accounts Department. The Commissioner serves as: City Clerk, City Assessor, Purchasing Agent, Insurance Officer, Records Management Officer, and Registrar of Vital Records.

The Office of the City Clerk records and keeps minutes of the Council meetings, is the custodian of all City documents, keeper of the City Seal, and issue licenses and permits.

The Office of the City Assessor is responsible for assessment of real property, maintaining assessment records and overseeing the Board of Assessment Review.

The Office of Purchasing ensures that all City purchases are made in compliance with New York State Law as well as City of Saratoga Springs Purchasing Guidelines.

The Office of Risk and Safety Management is responsible for procurement and management of the Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance coverage.

The Office of Records Management receives, files, indexes and is the custodian of all City documents required by law to be filed in the City of Saratoga Springs.

The Office of Registrar of Vital Records issues birth and death certificates, issues burial permits, and assists with genealogical research.