General Operation 

The City of Alma is governed by an elected Mayor and Council elected to four year staggered terms. The Mayor is elected at-large and votes in case of a tie. The Council is elected by district. The City Council appoints a City Manager to manage the city's day-to-day operations. The City Council utilizes its goals and policies to guide their decision making process.

Citizens, staff, and the City Council themselves can recommend action. Ideas and proposals are reviewed by the City Council at their monthly work session. Appointments, ordinances, and all other business is carried out during the council meeting. Once a decision has been made by the Council, it is the City Manager's job to see that the decision is put into action.

Work Sessions and City Council Meetings

Work Sessions occur on the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.. Work Sessions are open to the public. City Council meetings occur following the work session at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open to the public. Please call the City's Administrative Office by 12 noon the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting to be placed on the City Council agenda. Please check the calendar because work sessions and city council meetings are changed sometimes due to holidays, etc.

Public Hearings

Public Hearings occur at various times. Please call the City's Administrative Office at 912-632-8072 or check the local newspaper for public hearing notices.

Organizational Chart

Please click here to view the City of Alma's organizational chart.