Clerk Duties

In Idaho, the Clerk's Office holds one of the most diverse roles in county government. The Clerk serves as the chief budget officer (county auditor), chief elections officer, clerk of the district court, county recorder, and clerk to the board of county commissioners, among other responsibilities. County clerks in Idaho are truly like Swiss Army knives—versatile and essential to county operations.

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The Kootenai County Clerk’s Office oversees five departments — Auditor, District Court, Elections, Recorder, and County Assistance — and is comprised of 106 employees.