Due to their rendering a characteristic up feeling, stimulants are also occasionally referred to as uppers. Depressants or downers, which decrease mental and/or physical function, are in stark contrast to stimulants and are considered to be the functionally opposite drug class.
The responsibilities of a town clerk can vary, depending on where she holds the office. Town clerks are among the senior staff of a town and usually have duties including maintenance of vital records, management of elections, and issuance of public notices.
These duties include the following: 1  The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and city council and provides related municipal services.  The City Clerk protects the people's access to government by administering open meetings, campaign disclosures, public records and elections.