Government - City of Cullman
Photo courtesy of Mr. John Godbey.
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The City of Cullman operates
under a Mayor-Council form of government. The City's elected officials consist
of a Mayor and five City Council members. Each are elected by popular vote to
serve concurrent four-year terms. Elections for the Mayor and Council are held
every four years in August. The
City Clerk is appointed by the City Council. The City Clerk authenticates and
records all official acts of the City. There are also various boards and
committees that work with the City Government. These boards and committees are
comprised of City of Cullman citizens who are appointed by the Mayor and the
City Council.
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Financial Statements |
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Audited Financial
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Audited Financial Statements for
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Council Meeting Agendas &
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Mayor |
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Mayor, who is
elected by popular vote to serve a four-year term, serves as the Executive
Officer of the City.
As the administrative
head of the City of Cullman, the Mayor is responsible for the general management
of the City. The Mayor appoints department heads and advisory board members,
with Council approval, and signs all motions, resolutions and ordinances passed
by the City Council.
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Our current Mayor,
Max A. Townson, is currently serving his
first term as Mayor of the City of Cullman.
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To view more detailed information about the
duties of the Mayor visit our
Mayor's Office
page.
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City Council |
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The City of Cullman has five (5) council members
who are elected by popular vote to serve four-year
terms. Our current City Council members are:
Place #1: Police
Andy Page |
Place #2: Fire
Garlan E. Gudger, Jr. - Council President |
Place #3: Sanitation
John W. Cook |
Place #4: Street
Clint Hollingsworth |
Place #5: Finance
Jenny Folsom - Council President Pro-Tem |
The Council President and President Pro-Tem is chosen by the City Council
members. The President of the City Council is Garlan E. Gudger, Jr. President
Pro Tem is Jenny Folsom.
The
Cullman City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. every second
and fourth Monday nights in the City Hall
Auditorium. Meetings are open to the public.
The City Council is
the governing body of the City and has all legislative and policy-making powers.
The City Council acts only by ordinance, resolution or motion. They adopt the
annual budget and confirm appointments made by the Mayor. Some other
responsibilities of the City Council include the appropriation and issuance of
bonds, the awarding of contracts, levying assessments against property and the
leasing or disposing of City real estate.
For more
information about City Council meetings, or to have an item placed on the
City Council meeting agenda, please contact Ruth W. Rose, City Clerk, at (256) 775-7109 or
rrose@cullmancity.org. Send correspondence
to the Cullman City Council members in care of the City of Cullman, P.O. Box
278, Cullman, Alabama 35056-0278.
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City Clerk |
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Our City Clerk is Ruth W. Rose. The City Clerk is appointed by the
City Council and authenticates and records official acts of the City and
maintains all legislative records and documents.
The City Clerk is present at
all City Council meetings and is responsible for preparing the agenda and
recording the minutes of each meeting. The
City Clerk serves as a liaison between the
Mayor and the City Council and also functions as an
information center that serves the public.
To view more information about the duties of the
City Clerk visit our
Administration page.
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Boards & Committees |
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The City of Cullman
has several boards and committees comprised of residents of the City of Cullman
who volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of all citizens.
The
Mayor and the City Council appoint members to these boards and committees.
If
you are interested in an appointment to a board or committee contact the
City
Clerk's Office at (256) 775-7109 for more information.
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View a board/committee list.
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County Government
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Cullman County is governed by a three-member County Commission. These
commissioners are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms.
James Graves serves as the Chairman of the Cullman County Commission.
Commissioners are Wayne Willingham and Doug Williams.
The Cullman City Council works closely with the Cullman County Commission on
matters which concern both the city and county.
For information on the Cullman County Commission,
call (256) 739-3538 or visit the
Cullman County Web site.
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- Cullman County has eleven
municipalities. Each has a Mayor and a five-member City Council. Cullman County
municipalities are:
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Baileyton, Town of
Colony, Town of
Cullman, City of (County Seat)
Dodge City,
Town of
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Fairview, Town
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Garden City, Town of
Good Hope,
Town of
Hanceville, City of
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Holly Pond, City of
South Vinemont, Town of
West Point,
Town of
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204 2nd
Avenue NE
Cullman, AL 35055 |
P.O. Box
278
Cullman, AL 35056-0278 |
Phone: (256)
739-1212
Email: cityhall@cullmancity.org |
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