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Can a community council function without a clerk

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Well it can continue function whilst seeking a Clerk (through an appointed internal or external Locum (deputy acting up as Clerk) or a temporary unpaid appointment from within Cllr membership) but ultimately all Town/Parish/Community Councils need an appointed permanent proper officer to function effectively and move things forward. It's not a good place for any Council to find themselves in.  You ideally want a managed handover (accept not always possible for a variety of reasons depending on nature of departure)
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