Personnel & appointments in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
234 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Huntsville, AL (20)
- Orange Beach, AL (14)
- Enterprise, AL (12)
- Powell, AL (11)
- Baldwin County, AL (11)
- Barbour County, AL (10)
- Vernon, AL (10)
- Covington County, AL (9)
- Lee County, AL (8)
- Decatur, AL (7)
- Madison, AL (7)
- Eufaula, AL (7)
Latest matching meetings
Commission will set pay and approve job description for Revenue Commission bookkeeper
The Barbour County Commission meeting on July 23, 2026 will consider three personnel items for the Revenue Commission. They will approve the job description for the Revenue Commission Bookkeeper, set the starting pay rate for that position, and approve the transfer of an employee to the Revenue Commission Bookkeeper…
City approves $1.8M contract for Headland Avenue Red Water Project
The Dothan City Commission will consider contracts for a $1.8 million street repair project, a $91,997 grant for emergency rescue teams, and a $30,555 agreement for drug task force overtime. The body will also approve payments for June invoices totaling over $20 million and reappoint members to advisory committees.
Covington County Commission to consider PowerSouth grant partnership
The Commission will meet to review accounts payable and payroll for June 2026. Members will consider the appointment of a Public Information Officer and a change to workforce classification. The body will also discuss a public-private partnership with PowerSouth for a grant application.
Commission to consider personnel board appointment and AC project contract
The Barbour County Commission will consider appointments to the Personnel Board and a contract with Polyengineering, Inc. for the Clayton Courtroom air-conditioning project. Other business includes declaring a surplus vehicle, updating job descriptions, and discussing county EMS services. The consent agenda covers…
Council to appoint James Lindsay as Interim City Manager
The Auburn City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager and discuss the process for filling a City Council vacancy. The consent calendar includes approval of a successor MOU with the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110, a contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp…
Final plat vote for River Rock Subdivision Phase I
The Lee County Commission will consider final plat approval for River Rock Subdivision Phase I (District 3), a resolution for a traffic signal at Lee Road 230 and Lee Road 240, and renewal of the animal control contract. The consent agenda includes ratifying claims and procurement card transactions and announcing…
Council to vote on Downtown Overlay Boundary Amendment for two tax parcels
The Walnut Grove City Council will vote on an amendment to reincorporate tax parcels WG010255 and WG010256 into the downtown overlay district, and on removing a conditional use for parcel WG010256. They will also vote on Globe Life Supplemental Insurance. A discussion on compensation changes for elected officials is…
Council to consider $37M energy purchase contract with NRG Business Marketing LLC
The Vernon City Council will vote on a 10-year, $37 million energy purchase agreement with NRG Business Marketing LLC. Other notable decisions include approving a $90,000 financial advisory contract, a $62,460 vehicle purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with Metro for bus shelter installations. The council…
City Council to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 12 revising multiple building codes
The Lafayette City Council will conduct a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series 2026, which repeals and reenacts Chapter 30 and Article III of Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances and adopts by reference numerous building, fire, plumbing, and safety codes. The council will also consider a…
Fruit Heights City Council to vote on officer compensation and road paving project
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on updating the annual compensation for elective and statutory officers. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement for a paving project in the Oakmont Acres subdivision.
Council to vote on $1.32M burn tower contract for fire training
The Orange Beach City Council will consider a $1,320,450 bid award for a Burn Tower with Installation at the Fire Training Facility, and hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Lost Bay Townhouses. Other actions include adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, approving a special events liquor license, and…
Council to vote on funding increase for Calhoun College Sports Complex
The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including increasing funding for the Calhoun College Sports Complex and relocating a voting center. Other items include awarding contracts for pest control and an archaeological survey, approving software for planning and zoning, and making appointments to…
Council considers rezoning, utility appointments, and infrastructure contracts
The City Council will review several zoning changes for Winchester Road and Swancott Road. The meeting also includes various board appointments, budget amendments, and several new business resolutions regarding city contracts.
County commission to discuss CR93 construction, appoint board members
The Jackson County Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, appoint members to the Economic Development Authority and E911 boards, and discuss a fiscal accountability policy, a construction agreement for County Road 93, and the surplus of three old utility trailers replaced by two new ones. No…
City Council to adopt $33.6M FY 2026-27 budget
The Auburn City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final budget of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542. The consent calendar includes multiple ordinances, contracts, and employee agreements, including a new entertainment zone in downtown Auburn, a sewer lift station…
Council to hold public hearings on short-term rental rules and 35.6-acre annexation
The Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including zoning and annexation of 35.6 acres west of Hardiman Road, and two ordinances to allow and regulate short-term rentals. The consent agenda includes accepting grants and insurance settlements, and declaring surplus property. Departmental reports…
Walnut Grove City Council to vote on FY2027 Budget
The City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the FY2027 Budget and Budget Resolution 2026-05. A subsequent work session will include discussions on elected official compensation and retirement resolutions. The council will also discuss amending the downtown overlay boundary.
Council to consider $67,000 pavement condition rating contract
The Powell City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $67,000 professional services agreement with Pavement Management Group for condition rating analysis of streets, shared-use paths, and sidewalks. They will also hold first readings on three ordinances: two to join the NOPEC electric aggregation program…
Council to adopt revised Personnel Policy Manual and discuss retiree bonus
The Orange Beach City Council will discuss the ARSEA/APEAL longevity bonus for retirees and consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, authorizing contracts for lab services, police training, and various infrastructure projects. The Council will also set public hearing dates…
Personnel Advisory Panel to elect officers and discuss policies
The Personnel Advisory Panel is meeting to establish its leadership and operational guidelines. The session focuses on internal organization and procedural discussions.
County Commission to vote on homeland security grant for courthouse scanner
The Barbour County Commission will consider resolutions and requests including a homeland security grant for a baggage scanner at the Clayton Courthouse, appointment of a safety coordinator, and lump sum payments to retirees. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a pay register, and budget revisions.
Board to consider amending line of credit and hiring a meter reader
The Water Works and Sewer Board will vote on a resolution to amend a prior line‑of‑credit authorization. It will also consider a resolution to create a new full‑time Meter Reader position. A resident, Cheryl Patterson, will address the board about water bill concerns. No public hearing or invoice approvals are…
Personnel Advisory Panel meets to discuss personnel matters
The Personnel Advisory Panel will hold a regular meeting to conduct roll call, hear matters, and adjourn. This is a standard procedural gathering.
Council to vote on ordinance requiring annual independent cybersecurity assessment
The Enterprise City Council will consider Ordinance 05-19-26, which would require an annual independent cybersecurity assessment for the city. A public hearing will be held for an ABC license request from Pastella Italian Restaurant. The council will also hear a resolution for a one‑time lump‑sum payment to the…
Council approves $200,000 DOT grant for Safety Action Plan Project
The Orange Beach City Council will consider several ordinance amendments, approve two retail liquor license applications, and adopt multiple resolutions. Among the resolutions, the council will authorize a $200,000 grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration for the…
Council reviews personnel policy update
The Orange Beach City Council holds a work session to review a proposed update to the personnel policy and discuss additional items for future council meeting agendas. No votes or decisions will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.
Commission to approve 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan projects
The Dothan City Commission will consider approving the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, entering into a $3,000 agreement with ALDOT for manhole resetting on West Main Street, accepting a sewer line easement with a cost share of up to $10,906, applying for a USTA grant for a new tennis…
Public hearing on rezoning 1016 Forrest Avenue
The council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 1016 Forrest Avenue from Traditional Residential to Neighborhood Center District, which was continued from a previous meeting. They will also vote on a resolution appointing members to the Gadsden Commercial Development Authority and an ordinance…
Council to discuss M&M Deer Processing license appeal
This is a work session agenda. The council will discuss the M&M Deer Processing business license appeal, compensation of elected officials, the FY2026-2027 budget, and a conditional use permit for Mike's Tire Shop on Tax Parcel WG010256. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
Tree Board will discuss future topics and consider board appointments
The Powell Tree Board will hold a discussion on possible future topics for the board. It will also consider appointments to boards and commissions as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G)(1). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Council to accept 2025 annual financial report and consider multiple contracts and grants
The Gulf Shores City Council will consider accepting the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and annual capital funds transfer, adopting an amended employee handbook, and authorizing board appointments. Other actions include approving a contract for July 4th fireworks display with Pyro Shows and a proposal for…
Public hearing on Doris Street rezoning from multi-family to medium-density residential
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a property on Doris Street from R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to R-2 (Medium Density Detached Residential). They will also approve accounts payable totaling $835,869.89, adopt resolutions to authorize the Assistant City Clerk as a signer…
Enterprise City Council to consider Paycom agreement and board appointments
The Enterprise City Council will meet to discuss new business, including a service agreement with Paycom. The session also includes a request for a street closure for a community festival.
Council to consider property exchange with health authority, body cameras, roundabout
The Opelika City Council will hold its regular meeting with several consent agenda items and one ordinance for first reading. Key decisions include authorizing a real property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, purchasing police body cameras for $44,765.40, and commencing…
Council to consider $200,000 federal grant for Safety Action Plan
The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss grant awards, including a $200,000 federal grant for a Safety Action Plan, and consider several resolutions. They will also reschedule a public hearing for the Pirates Voyage PUD to June 16 after the applicant deferred the project, and set a public…
City Council discusses water rate study and possible moratorium
The Lincoln City Council holds a work session to discuss a possible moratorium, a water rate study, a radio communications upgrade, appointments to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and the Speedway Industrial project. This is a discussion session only, with no formal votes expected.
Public hearing on Harker's Irish Pub liquor license
The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license for Harker's Irish Pub LLC at 315 South Second Street. Council will also consider appointments to the Argyle Circle Architectural Review Board and Library Board, and authorize a temporary construction workspace permit for Southern…
Library board to discuss summer reading program and financial report
The Eufaula Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026 Summer Reading Program, library notary policies, and staff development. They will also review the financial report for March-April 2026, personnel updates, and building repairs.
Commission to award road bids, discuss jail ARPA changes, surplus assets
The Barbour County Commission will consider awarding bids for two road projects: Bud Gary, Lonnie Wilson & Skeeter Road and McGilvary Road. The commission will also discuss change orders for the Jail ARPA project and a request to dispose of surplus sheriff cars. Other items include temporary employment for the Probate…
Council to vote on budget amendment for citywide equipment
The council will hold public hearings on alcohol and tobacco licenses for two convenience stores. They will also vote on an ordinance to amend city code regarding voting places, award contracts for drainage work and a work truck, appoint members to the commercial development authority, and authorize agreements for a…