Atlanta City Council

The Atlanta City Council (formerly the Atlanta Board of Aldermen until 1974) is the main municipal legislative body for the city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It consists of 16 members: the council president, twelve members elected from districts within the city, and three members representing at-large posts. The city council is the legislative branch of the Atlanta city government.

Atlanta City Council
Type
Type
Unicameral
Term limits
None
Leadership
City Council President
Doug Shipman (January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03))
Structure
Seats
  • 16 Seats:
    • 1 Council president
    • 12 District seats
    • 3 At-large posts
Committees
  • City Utilities Committee
  • Committee on Council
  • Community Development & Human Services Committee
  • Finance/Executive Committee
  • Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee
  • Transportation Committee
  • Zoning Committee
Length of term
4 years
Salary$60,300 ($62,000, council president)
Elections
Last election
November 2, 2021
Next general election
November 4, 2025
Meeting place
Atlanta City Hall
Website
Atlanta City Council website
Minutes of Atlanta City Council and Committees
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