Office of the Mayor

The Mayor provides professional leadership in the administration and implementation of all City operations. As the City’s Chief Executive Officer, he oversees the policies, goals and vision set forth by the Office of the Mayor and City Council.

The Mayor appoints all City department heads, enforces ordinances, resolutions and orders, and proposes the annual budget. The Mayor approves the financing of all operations and executes and administers contracts on behalf of the City.

Administrative staff for the Mayor’s office includes the City Administrator, Director of Communication, External Relations Officer, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Equal Opportunity Employment Officer.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Mayor appoints citizens to a number of leadership roles on the City’s Boards & Commissions. Citizens interested in serving on a Board or Commission may submit an interest form online and/or send a cover letter and resume to contact@huntsvilleal.gov.

MEETING OR EVENT REQUEST WITH THE MAYOR

Mayor Battle attends as many community events as his schedule allows. To request attendance, welcoming remarks or a meeting with the Mayor, please complete the online form.

Have questions? Email carol.atchley@huntsvilleal.gov.

MEDIA REQUESTS

Interview requests for Mayor Battle and all City departments are handled by the Communication Office. Please state your topic, timeline, email address and phone number and email the request to Kelly.Schrimsher@HuntsvilleAL.gov.

PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

Need a proclamation or letter of congratulations from the Mayor? Please follow these instructions.

RELATED LINKS:  About Mayor Battle, Mayor’s Initiatives, Media Center, The Big Picture, How We’re Structured