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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.

Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements for FY 2008 Audited Financial Statements for FY 2007 Audited Financial Statements for FY 2006
Audited Financial Statements for FY 2005 Top of Page Audited Financial Statements for FY 2004
   
Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2010

July 26 Agenda  
July 12 Agenda July 12 Minutes
June 28 Agenda June 28 Minutes
June 7 Agenda June 7 Minutes
May 24 Agenda May 24 Minutes
May 10 Agenda May 10 Minutes
April 26 Agenda April 26 Minutes
April 12 Agenda April 12 Minutes
March 22 Agenda March 22 Minutes
March 8 Agenda March 8 Minutes
February 22 Agenda February 22 Minutes
February 8 Agenda February 8 Minutes
January 25 Agenda January 25 Minutes
January 11 Agenda January 11 Minutes

2009

December 28 Agenda December 28 Minutes
December 14 Agenda December 14 Minutes
November 23 Agenda November 23 Minutes
November 2 Agenda November 2 Minutes
October 26 Agenda October 26 Minutes
October 14 Agenda (Special) October 14 Minutes
October 12 Agenda October 12 Minutes (Special)
September 28 Agenda September 28 Minutes
September 14 Agenda September 14 Minutes
August 24 Agenda August 24 Minutes
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Mayor
Click photo to email Mayor Max A. Townson.The 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.

Our current Mayor, Max A. Townson, is currently serving his first term as Mayor of the City of Cullman.

To view more detailed information about the duties of the Mayor visit our Mayor's Office page.

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City Council

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:

Click on photo to email Council Member Andy Page.
Place #1: Police
Andy Page

Place #2: Fire
Garlan E. Gudger, Jr. - Council President
Click on the photo to email Council Member Johnny Cook.
Place #3: Sanitation
John W. Cook
Click the photo to email Council Member Clint Hollingsworth.
Place #4: Street
Clint Hollingsworth
Click on photo to email Council Member Jenny Folsom.
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
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
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. View a board/committee list. (.pdf format)
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County Government
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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County Municipalities
Cullman County has eleven municipalities. Each has a Mayor and a five-member City Council. Cullman County municipalities are:

Baileyton, Town of

Colony, Town of

Cullman, City of (County Seat)

Dodge City, Town of

Fairview, Town of

Garden City, Town of

Good Hope, Town of

Hanceville, City of

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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