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Alabama League of Municipalities

Montgomery, Alabama, United States • 11 - 50 Employees
Government Relations

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) is a nonpartisan membership association of more than 450 cities and towns in Alabama.Established on May 15, 1935, as a voluntary association of Alabama's cities and towns, ALM is the primary lobbying advocate for Alabama municipalities, representing its members to the Alabama State Legislature, in the U.S. Congress and with numerous administrative agencies. ALM's services include training for municipal leaders; conferences and meetings where municipal officials and employees can share their views and experiences; and outreach to Alabama citizens regarding the operations of their municipal governments. Its mission is to empower municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. ALM is headquartered in Montgomery and overseen by an executive director and a board of directors that consists of a president, vice president, five elected municipal officials from each of the state's seven congressional districts as well as an executive committee composed of all past presidents still in municipal office. Additionally, seven standing committees develop and implement ALM policies and procedures: State and Federal Legislation; Administration and Intergovernmental Relations; Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources; Community and Economic Development; Transportation and Communication; Public Safety and and Human Development.