The Town Clerk is an appointee of the Abingdon Town Council and serves at the pleasure of the Council. The responsibilities of the Clerk are as follows:

 

  • Creating and preserving the public record

  • Provides a communication link between the citizens and the local governing body

  • Keeper of the “Town Seal”

  • Preparation of the agenda for all Council meetings

  • Attends all Council meetings and prepares minutes for each meeting

  • Responsible for posting all actions of the Council and compiling of ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council

  • Accepts applications for membership on all the Town boards and commissions

 

Cecile Rosenbaum, a native of Smyth County, Virginia holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies from Virginia Intermont College. She is a Certified Municipal Clerk through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and is presently pursuing her Master Municipal Clerk certification. Cecile is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Graduate Certificate Program in Local Government Management. Ms. Rosenbaum has been employed with the Town of Abingdon since 2005.

 

Cecile Rosenbaum

Abingdon Town Clerk

133 West Main Street

P.O. Box 789

Abingdon, Virginia 24212

Phone: 276-628-3167

Fax: 276-698-3328

crosenbaum@abingdonva.us