The Alma City Clerk is responsible for elections and voter registration services for the City of Alma, Mich. The city clerk s office issues licenses and permits. It also certifies all ordinances, agreements and resolutions in the city. The city clerk keeps records of absentee ballots and issues business licenses. It is a part of the City of Alma, which operates through administration, cultural services and economic development departments. The city also maintains environmental services, parks, forestry and transportation departments. In addition, the city operates police, finance and fire departments. Its administration department provides management and municipal services. The city s fire department offers various fire safety programs and services. Its police department provides law enforcement services. The city s environmental services department provides water to residential, commercial and industrial establishments.