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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The position of Associate League Counsel interacts with municipal officials and employees, state legislators and state agency representatives to further the Alabama League of Municipalities’ (ALM) message, mission and legislative agenda as well to assist the Director of Legal Services in providing legal advice to ALM’s boards, committees, staff and affiliated organizations as well as officials of ALM member cities. This position also drafts and reviews legal documents and proposed state legislation; conducts legal and policy research; conducts seminars on legal issues and topics that impact municipalities; and advocates on behalf of the interests of ALM’s membership before legislative bodies, state agencies and appellate courts. This position reports to the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned by the Executive Director

• Assists Director of Legal Services, duties as assigned.
• Responds to legal inquiries and provides legal advice and technical assistance to ALM Boards, ALM staff, city attorneys and local and state officials.
• Drafts legislation, legislative amendments and legislative summaries and assists in preparing ALM’s annual legislative package.
• Serves as a registered lobbyist for ALM; attends committee meetings and legislative sessions as necessary.
• Represents ALM with outside organizations, government agencies, colleges/universities and other individuals; participates in various meetings and conferences.
• Conducts legal and policy research and prepares briefs, legal opinions, legal memoranda and correspondence as necessary.
• Prepares League legal publications and bulletins; prepares instructional materials and legal guides.
• Drafts, solicits, reviews, edits and writes materials for other ALM publications.
• Conducts training sessions and seminars at ALM convention and CMO programs.
• Assists in teaching training sessions for elected and appointed city officials and attorneys on legal policies and technical issues concerning municipal government.
• Prepares Amicus Briefs. 
• Provides sample ordinances as requested.
• Prepares legal summaries and case notes for The Alabama Municipal Journalas necessary.
• Plans/Coordinates meetings and training for AAMA/AMJA.
• Serves as Secretary/Treasurer of AAMA /AMJA.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Major course of study in a field that is conducive with the operation of the League, preferred.
• Juris Doctorate required from an accredited college of law.
• Must possess current membership in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.

REQUIRED POSITION-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of municipal law, municipal organizations and activities. 
• Ability to represent the positions/views of local government before large groups. 
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment in connection with the League’s legal affairs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate projects independently or with minimal guidance.
• Ability to establish networks, build consensus and provide leadership.
• Excellent time management, planning/organizational, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with ALM members, representatives of other organizations and all levels of ALM staff. 

REQUIRED BASIC SKILLS

• Ability to work in an office setting
• Speaking in person and on the telephone
• Writing and/or keyboarding
• Using normal office machines such as photocopiers, fax units, etc.
• Filing
• Use of fluent and grammatically correct English as the primary business language
• Occasional in-state, out-of-state and overnight travel 

AMENDMENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director shall have the right to amend any portion of this document at his or her discretion. The salary range for this position will be $77,200 - $115,991, based on experience. 

Thank you for your interest in this exciting job opportunity with the Alabama League of Municipalities. If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and current resume no later than September 16, 2024 to balexander@almonline.org. 

Salary: The annual compensation range for this position is $121,710 - $201,168, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Job Description: The city of Montgomery seeks an experienced and proven leader to serve as the next chief of police and someone who understands the challenges that constituencies face in an urban community. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of outreach and bridge-building with residents to develop relationships necessary to strengthen the support of the community. They will be a consensus builder with strong interpersonal skills, who will function as an effective advocate for the department while balancing the needs of the various stakeholders. Effective management of department culture will be vital, as well as a keen focus on officer wellness strategies. Reporting to the mayor through the chief of staff, the chief of police plans and directs the operations of the Montgomery Police Department to ensure the effective and efficient enforcement of laws and ordinances. The police department has a fiscal year 2023-2024 budget of $59.6 million with funding for 437 sworn officers and 120 civilian positions.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, with at least five years of highly responsible police management experience to include policy development, budget administration, personnel administration, operations evaluation, and public relations in a jurisdiction similarly sized or larger than Montgomery, is required. Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Candidates must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission or possess a similar certification from another state with the ability to obtain an Alabama certification within one year of hire. Experience in a diverse urban environment is preferred. Residency in Montgomery is required.

To Apply: View the full job posting and apply online at: http://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employer-resources/open-recruitments/montgomery-al-chief-of-police. For more information on this position contact: Eddie Salame, Senior Vice President, SGR  EddieSalame@GovernmentResource.com 817-239-2930 or Troy Riggs, Senior Vice President, SGR TroyRiggs@GovernmentResource.com 361-445-9496.

The City of Dothan is located in the Southeastern part of the State of Alabama approximately 20 miles west of the State of Georgia and 18 miles north of the State of Florida. Dothan, which covers 90.4 square miles, is a rapidly growing and thriving community built around the landmarks of its past. Dothan’s population is 71,235. Although it is the center for recreation, business, industry, agriculture, healthcare and retail trade in the area, Dothan offers the charm and friendliness of the Deep South. Proclaimed “Peanut Capital of the World,” Dothan has become a melting pot due to its friendly atmosphere and southern hospitality. Dothan is a municipal corporation incorporated on November 10, 1885, under the Constitution and laws of the State of Alabama. The City is governed by a Mayor/ Commission/City Manager form of government. The Mayor is elected at-large, and the six Commissioners are elected from six single member districts for concurrent terms of four years. This Board of Commissioners serves part-time and is responsible for adopting all legislative ordinances and establishing policies to guide the various City Departments in providing services to citizens, including the appropriation of all monies. The Mayor, who is a member of the Board of Commissioners, is the City's chief executive officer. The City Manager is the administrative head of the City government and is responsible for directing and managing the daily activities of the City and implementing the policies of the Board of Commissioners.

The City's departments include: General Administrative (Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Clerk, EEO, Public Relations, Internal Analyst & Legal), Information Technology, Judicial, Finance (Accounting, Purchasing, Utility Services/ Meter Reading & Utility Collections), Personnel (Human Resources), Police, Fire, Public Works (Engineering, Street & Environmental Services), Planning & Development (Permitting, Business License, Inspections & Zoning), Leisure Services (Parks & Recreation), Performing Arts, General Services (Liability & Workers' Compensation Insurance, Facilities & Fleet) and Dothan Utilities (Electric, Water & Wastewater/Sewer). There are 1,257 authorized employee positions (1,021 full-time, 60 part-time and 176 seasonal) of which 1,151 are currently filled (966 full-time, 51 part-time and 134 seasonal). Those employees staff the departments, producing high quality and cost-effective public services. For additional information about the City Dothan, visit www.dothan.org.

Experience: Requirements include graduation from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree in related field is preferred, supplemented by at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in government as a City/County Manager, Assistant City/County Manager, Administrator, or equivalent position. 

Compensation: The City Manager's compensation will be highly competitive and will include an excellent benefit package. The City will pay reasonable and customary moving expenses. City residency is required within six (6) months. 

To Apply: The position will remain open until filled and will move forward immediately upon receipt of a sufficient pool of well-qualified applicants. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter with current salary immediately to: slavin@bellsouth.net. For additional information about this position, contact Robert E. Slavin, President, Slavin Management Consultants by phone at (770) 449-4656 or by email at slavin@bellsouth.net. 

DOTHAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/RECRUITER