Kermit "Hart" Bourque is the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. He has held that position since 1964 when he was first elected Clerk. His duties and responsibilities are established in the Louisiana Constitution, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Clerk of the District Court for the Parish
• Clerk of the Parish Court
• Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds, Mortgages, and other instruments
• Treasurer for the Court System
• Ex-Officio Member of the Jury Commission
• Chief Elections Officer for all elections held in the parish
• Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Supervisors of Elections
• Custodian of Voting Machines

In his capacity as Recorder, Mr. Bourque is the custodian of all records filed and recorded in his office.