parish clerk

noun

1. an official designated to carry out various duties, either for a church parish or a parish council

Example Sentences

On Monday, TMZ and People reported that the Grammy-nominated singer and the tour guide obtained a marriage license from the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court in Louisiana, which gave them 30 days to tie the knot.

From Los Angeles Times

One parish clerk who has worked in the East Midlands for a decade faced a barrage of abuse in response to her job carrying out the decisions of the local council.

From BBC

In addition, two people voted twice and four votes were cast by unqualified people, such as individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction, Mike Spence, the Caddo Parish clerk of court, confirmed to The Associated Press following the recount.

From Seattle Times

“It would be a travesty to let a minority of people who have little to no experience in election administration tear down an exceptional process that was painstakingly built over many, many years,” Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court Lynn Jones told state officials in a meeting this summer.

From Seattle Times

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Melissa Henry said a majority of Louisiana’s clerks of court voted in a recent meeting to oppose a switch.

From Washington Times