In Brookings, boards and commissions are part of everyday municipal work. Member terms expire. Seats open. Applications come in. The clerk’s office keeps that information accurate, current, and available to the public, even when details span multiple boards and timelines. Brookings uses OnBoardGOV to manage board and commission records and to receive volunteer applications. Board [...]
Some days, the reasons are not obvious. You deal with deadlines that do not move, questions that arrive late, and frustration that is often aimed at the process rather than the people keeping it intact. You absorb stress that does not belong to you because someone has to. And still, there are reasons many people [...]
Municipal and county clerks carry elections under intense scrutiny, limited resources, and high expectations. In a midterm year like 2026, the pressure is real, but so is the satisfaction of knowing your work keeps democracy moving in your community. Why election years feel so heavy Local election officials report serious stress from underfunding, staffing challenges, [...]
Welcome OnBoard, Hilton Head Island! The Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has selected OnBoardGOV, a boards and commissions management solution from ClerkBase, to streamline how staff manage boards, commissions, and committees—while improving transparency and access for residents. Designed specifically for municipal and county operations, OnBoardGOV helps staff reduce manual work, maintain accuracy, and [...]
Over the past five years, virtual and hybrid meetings have become essential tools for local governments. These meeting formats have opened doors that previously limited who could participate, giving residents a voice no matter their location or schedule. That said, the laws governing how you conduct these meetings vary across states. For example, Massachusetts recently [...]
Meet Andy Parris, Customer Relations Specialist Andy Parris, the newest member of Team ClerkBase Please join us in welcoming Andy Parris to ClerkBase as our new Customer Relations Specialist. He's been working on getting to know OnBoardGOV and getting familiar with our clients. Soon he'll be reaching out to check in with them, [...]
It doesn't have to be. As we turn the page to 2026, we know the challenges municipal and county clerks—and your entire teams—are facing can feel overwhelming. Increasing workloads, staffing shortages, growing expectations for transparency, accuracy, and efficiency, along with navigating new technologies, are top concerns for local government staff. On top of that, many [...]
We've made it a tradition at each New Year to reintroduce ClerkBase and OnBoardGOV. Just a few moments to say hello, share a bit about our journey, and welcome new faces to the OnBoardGOV community. Whether you’re just discovering us or have been with us for years, we’re truly glad you’re here! Since our start, [...]
Historic Plymouth, Massachusetts, known as “America’s Hometown” and the site of the first Thanksgiving, is streamlining its board and committee management by adopting OnBoardGOV. Streamlining Boards and Committees Managing dozens of boards and committees is no small task. Plymouth has chosen OnBoardGOV to centralize agendas, minutes, and scheduling, making it easier for staff members to [...]
Can you believe it's nearly the end of the year already?! December can feel like a whirlwind, but it’s also the perfect time to pause, catch your breath, and get ready for the year ahead. A little prep work now means a smoother start for you, your boards, and your community in the new year. [...]