The City Clerk/Treasurer is appointed by the city council at the first meeting of January following a regular city election for a two-year term commencing on that date. The City Clerk/Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the records, accounting, custody of funds as well as the issuance of any license or permit.  

The City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of Chariton is Christy Metzger, who can be reached using the following contact information:

 Christy Metzger
Phone Number: 641-774-5991
Fax: 641-774-4111
Email: cityclerk@chariton.org
Daily Office Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30 am to 11:30 am Friday