Appointments & Personnel

Council appoints 2 members to county disabilities authority

These appointees will help guide county services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Terms run through April 2021 and 2023.

Council appoints two members to Industrial Development Board

These appointees shape economic development policy and job-creation initiatives in Birmingham. Six-year terms give them significant influence over business recruitment and investment decisions.

City appoints two members to County IDD Authority board

Fills vacancies on the board overseeing intellectual and developmental disability services in the county. Terms expire in 2021 and 2023.

Council appoints voting delegate to Alabama League of Municipalities

City will have official representation at the annual convention to vote on statewide municipal policy issues affecting Birmingham.

City hires Clarus Consulting to improve Council and Mayor coordination

City Council and the Mayor's office will work with an outside consultant to strengthen communication and collaboration from May through June 2018. The effort aims to improve how city leadership coordinates on decisions affecting residents.

Council appoints Municipal Court Judge through April 2022

Fills a full-time judgeship on Municipal Court, which handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims affecting residents citywide.

Council appoints 5 members to Planning Commission

Planning Commissioners shape zoning decisions, development projects, and land-use rules that affect neighborhoods citywide. These five appointees fill vacant and expired seats on the board.

ITEM 21. WITHDRAWN A Resolution appointing the Clarus Consulting Group to the Office of the City Council to provide a project plan with the Council Administrator and promote collaboration and communication among members of the City Council and the Office o

Council appoints 2 members to transit authority board

Fills two vacant seats on the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, which oversees regional bus and transit service. Board decisions directly affect route planning, fares, and service reliability for transit riders across the region.

Council appoints Patterson as District 9 communications advisor

Alexia Patterson will lead messaging and outreach efforts to keep residents in District 9 informed about City Council decisions and initiatives, starting March 1.

Council appoints Alexia Patterson as Hilliard's communications strategist

Councilor Hilliard adds a dedicated messaging and communications staff member to his District 9 office to improve public engagement.

Special bonus awarded to Build Mobile Employee of the Month: Ford

City recognizes and rewards outstanding employee performance through Build Mobile's Employee of the Month program, celebrating service excellence.

Council appoints two ex-officio members to Planning Commission

Two new voices join the Planning Commission, which shapes zoning decisions and development projects across Birmingham. Terms expire October 26, 2021.

Council confirms City Council President and Pro-Tempore for 2017-2021

These leadership positions set the Council's agenda and voting priorities for the next four years. The President and Pro-Tempore control which items come to a vote and when.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Airport Authority

Airport Authority decisions affect flight operations, ground transportation access, and airport development. Board appointments shape policy for a facility that serves thousands of residents and travelers monthly.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Airport Authority

Airport Authority decisions affect flight operations, ground transportation access, and airport development. Board appointments shape policy for a facility that serves thousands of residents and travelers monthly.

Council appoints 2 directors to Land Bank Authority

Land Bank directors oversee acquisition and disposition of blighted and tax-delinquent properties. These appointments shape how the city tackles neighborhood blight recovery.

Council appoints 2 members to Southern Research Institute board

Board seats on the Cooperative Districts' Southern Research Institute shape policy decisions affecting local research priorities and public-private partnerships. The two appointees will serve through August 2021.

Council appoints Demetrius Carr as District 6 community consultant

District 6 resident Demetrius Carr will help identify health and safety risks, engage constituents, and advise on community projects alongside Councilor Sheila Tyson's office.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Airport Authority

Airport Authority board decisions affect passenger experience, airline operations, and airport revenues that support city services.