The City of Sheffield has a Mayor-Council form of government.  The Mayor is elected at large and five council members are elected by district.  The Mayor is the chief administrative officer of the city.  Unlike mayor-council forms of government in larger cities in Alabama, the Mayor presides at city council meetings and has a vote.    Elections are held every four years and terms are not staggered presenting the possibility for a completely new governing body after each election. 

The City Clerk serves as chief financial officer and Treasurer of the city.  He also serves as Secretary to the City Council.  The City Clerk is a civil service position and provides continuity across elected administrations.  

The offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, Building Department, Police Department and Municipal Court are at city hall at 600 N. Montomery Avenue between the historic residential area that reaches to the bluffs over looking the Tennessee River and the historic downtown business district.

The City Council normally meets on the first and third Monday's of each month at City Hall.   A work session begins at 5:00 PM followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.  Public comment is invited at the end of business during the regular meeting.

Current Administration

Mayor:  Ian T. Sanford                                          

City Councilmembers:

          District 1 - Waylon Huguley

Disrtict 2 - Gary Scales

District 3 - Janet McCleary

District 4 - Marry Stevens

District 5 - Steve Stanley

City Clerk and Treasurer:

Clayton Kelly

City Attorney

Vince McAlister