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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.

Mayor
The Mayor, who is elected by popular vote to serve a four-year term, serves as the Executive Officer of the City. Our current Mayor, Donald E. Green, is currently serving his second term as Mayor of the City of Cullman.

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

    City Council 

The City of Cullman has five (5) council members who are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms.

City Council
Front (L-R): Woody Jacobs, Mayor Donald E. Green, Kevin Morrow
Back (L-R): Ernest Hauk, Garlan Gudger, Jr., Wayne Walker

Our current City Council members are:

  • Place #1 (Police): Wayne Walker
  • Place #2 (Fire): Garlan E. Gudger, Jr.
  • Place #3 (Sanitation): Ernest W. Hauk
  • Place #4 (Street): Kevin Morrow
  • Place #5 (Finance): Woody Jacobs

The Council President and President Pro-Tem is chosen by the City Council members. The President of the City Council is Woody Jacobs. President Pro Tem is Kevin Morrow.

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.

Send correspondence to the Cullman City Council members to:

c/o Cullman City Hall
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, AL  35056-0278

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. For more information about City Council Meetings, or to have an item placed on the agenda, please contact Ms. Lucille Galin, City Clerk, at (256) 775-7109.

City Clerk
Our current City Clerk is Lucille N. Galin. 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.

    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.
County Government
Cullman County is governed by a three-member County Commission. These commissioners are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms. 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.
County Municipalities
 
Cullman County has eleven municipalities. Each has a Mayor and a five-member City Council. Cullman County municipalities are:
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Cullman, Alabama  35056-0278
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