
Allison Skinner
The city clerk is appointed by the city council. Responsibilities include attending the meetings of the council, keeping a journal containing ample and accurate records of its proceedings; custody and safekeeping of the city seal, the public records, the original rolls of ordinances, and such other records, documents and papers as may be delivered into custody; affix the city seal to all public instruments or official acts of the mayor which, by law or ordinance, are required to be attested; shall countersign the public instruments or official acts of the mayor and affix the seal; and shall certify the documents, copies or papers in his office required for individual use or by any city officer; furnish to the city attorney any record or document to his office which the attorney may call for to be used for any court, taking his receipt therefor; prepare all commissions and all official documents which the mayor is required to issue, attest such commissions and documents, and keep a register of all such commissions and documents; sign and affix the city seal to all licenses issued; keep a register of all licenses issued; immediately, after an ordinance is passed by the council and approved, record the ordinance in a book to be kept for that purpose; administer oaths to persons certifying to any demand or claim against the city; and, in addition to the duties named in this section, perform such other services pertaining to the nature of his office as the mayor or council shall from time to time require.
- Business Licenses
- Special Event Permits
- City Clerk Notes
City Clerk Allison Skinner assists patrons with applying for a city business license. We appreciate those who choose to make their business happen here! Below are links to fillable forms found in a full packet of the business application. You will find license fee information and a checklist of different types of businesses required to have a license in order to operate legally within city limits. A business license is required to verify several requirements, including zoning, sales tax and utility and emergency response. Any business operating without a license is subject to Section 1-10 of the City Code of Ordinances, General Penalty and could be fined. For more information, call Allison Skinner at City Hall 417-256-7176. Submit completed forms to allison.skinner@westplains.gov or print and bring to or mail to City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane, West Plains MO 65775.
If you’re planning a special event on public property and will require special services, such as street closures, fill out an application and email to City Clerk Allison Skinner at allison.skinner@westplains.gov.
Special Event Permit Application
For more information, call Allison at City Hall 417-256-7176.
Clerk’s Corner
Hello and welcome to the official site of West Plains City Clerk Allison Skinner. Here, I will keep citizens up to date on current events involving meetings, elections and special events in the city.
For more information, call City Clerk Allison Skinner at City Hall, 256-7176.