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A chief clerk is the head administrative officer in an office, court, or government department, responsible for managing records, paperwork, and clerical staff.

The role carries supervisory authority over other clerks and often involves maintaining official documents: The chief clerk of the court processes all filings.

In legislative bodies, the chief clerk manages procedural records and roll calls.

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