Village Clerk & Assistant to the Manager
Austin W. Yow has served as the Village Clerk & Assistant to the Manager for the Village of Marvin since July 2020. Austin is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he received his Masters of Public Affairs with a concentration in Local Government Management. Austin previously interned with the Village of Marvin, as well as with the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority and the Town of Troy, North Carolina. He is a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and is a North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC) through the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC).
The Village Clerk preserves the records of the Village, which includes all minutes of Council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, policies, and all other documents required by law. The Village Clerk attends Council meetings, transcribes minutes of the meetings and prepares them for the permanent records. The Village Clerk also provides administrative support for the Village Council and Manager.
In addition to his service to the Village of Marvin, Austin serves as the Chair of the Publicity Committee for the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks. The NCAMC Publicity Committee's primary purpose is to distribute information to municipal clerks about the Association and the administration of the clerk’s office. The Committee is responsible for the publication of seasonal newsletters and press releases, website and social media management, the preparation of the NCAMC Annual Report, and the compiliation of photos and videos of Association events for posterity.
Mr. Yow also volunteers his time to manage the website of the Western Union Municipal Alliance (WUMA), an intergovernmental organization of six western Union County municipalitites that study, investigate, advocate and promote regional issues including, land use planning, transportation, economic development, and other issues that affect the quality of life of residents.
5+ Years of Public Service
Education & Certifications:
- 2025, Paul Craig Athenian Fellow, Athenian Leadership Society, International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
- 2023, North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC), North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC)
- 2022, Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
- 2019, Master of Public Affairs in Local Government Management, UNC Greensboro
- 2016, Fellow, North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership (NCIOPL)
- 2015, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, UNC Greensboro
Public Record Requests
The Village Clerk's Office accepts and processes all public record requests. If you would like to submit a request, visit the page linked below to download the public record request policy and the request form. Please be sure to read the policy and the webpage carefully before submitting a request to avoid delays and special service charges.
Notary Public Services
Notary Public services are by appointment only and are only offered to Marvin residents. The person requesting notary public services will have their address verified to show residency in Marvin. The following neighborhoods are within the Village of Marvin:
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Amber Meadows, Barcroft, Beechwood*, Belle Grove, Bridle Path Estates, Broadmoor, Canterfield Creek, Cottages at Marvin Gardens, Courtyards of Marvin, Elysian Fields, Estates at Marvin Branch, Firethorne**, Gates at Marvin, Heritage at Marvin, Heritage Oaks, Innisbrook, Marvin Acres*, Marvin Creek, Marvin Estates, Marvin Villas, Meadowlark, Oakbrook Estates*, Pine View*, Preserve at Marvin, Providence Downs***, Providence Estates*, Providence Glen*, Providence Ridge, Robinwood, Sage at Marvin, Sedgefield*, Therrell Farms*, Three Pond Acres, Tullamore, Valhalla Farms*, Weddington Chase*, Willow Creek*, Woodcliff, Woodland Forest, Wyndham Hall, Wyndmoor.
*There are properties within this subdivision that have not annexed into Marvin. Those residing at these properties are not eligible for notary public services.
**Some properties in Firethorne are in South Carolina. Those residing at these properties are not eligible for notary public services.
***Within Providence Downs, only properties along Monarchos Court, War Admiral Lane, and Whirlaway Lane are within Marvin. All other residences in Providence Downs are not in Marvin and are not eligible for notary public services.
NOTE: The Chimneys of Marvin is not within Marvin. Chimneys of Marvin residents are not eligible for notary public services.