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City Manager / City Clerk Department

The City Manager / City Clerk Department is located in Town Hall and provides support to residents, members of the City Council and staff. Department functions include general managerial oversight of departments and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects as well as traditional City Clerk functions such as records management, City Council support and elections. Upon adoption by the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for preparing and managing the Town budget which balances the cost of providing Town services within its available financial resources.

The City Manager / City Clerk Department is staffed by the City Manager and two Administrative Assistants. Laura Allen is the City Manager for the Town of Colma. She was appointed by the City Council in 2009 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Town to which all department directors and employees report.

Please check our City Manager Forms section using the link to the left for commonly requested information, or simply click here. To view current Colma Sales Tax quarterly updates please click here.

Statements of Economic Interest - Form 700

Public officials, designated employees and certain consultants who hold positions that involve making or participating in the making of decisions, which may foreseeably have a material effect on the holder's financial interests must file Statements of Economic Interest. Public officials are specified in Government Code Section 87200. Such positions are listed in the Town's Conflict of Interest Code. Forms are available at the FPPC website.

Mission Statement

Town Hall Staff is proud to serve residents, businesses, colleagues and the general public. In partnership with the City Council, we meet the changing needs of the community through open communication and careful use of resources. Our contributions enrich us professionally and enhance the quality of life for all who live and work in the Town of Colma.

General Information

Colma Town Hall	Business Hours
1198 El Camino Real	Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Colma, CA 94014

650.997.8300
650.997.8308 (fax)

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Staff Directory

Name	Title	Phone Number	Email Address
Laura Allen	City Manager/City Clerk	650.997.8318	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Caitlin Corley	Administrative Technician III	650.997.8311	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Linda Dieterle	Administrative Technician II	650.997.8303	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Public Records

The California Public Records Act is designed to give the public access to information in possession of public agencies. Records include all communications related to public business. You may stop by the City Clerk office located at 1198 El Camino Real, Colma at any time during business hours to view records. You can also fax or mail the request form below. The Town will respond to your request within 10 business days. There is a per page charge for copies made.

To view the Public Records Request form, click here.

Administrative Code

The Administrative Code contains rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines which have been adopted by the City Council of the Town of Colma by resolution. Please contact the City Clerk's office by calling 650.997.8300 for assistance with the Administrative Code.

To view the Town of Colma Administrative Code, click here.

Municipal Code

The Municipal Code is the governing document for the Town of Colma. It contains all of ordinances for the Town and is updated as new ordinances are approved by the City Council. It explains how the Town is governed, includes the Town's zoning code and contains many other activities regulated by the Town. Please contact the City Clerk's office by calling 650.997.8300 for assistance with the Municipal Code.

To view the Town of Colma Municipal Code, click here.