Administration

The City of Decatur Hall is your resource for information and questions about our local government as well as services offered in our community.  Home to the Mayor and City Council and all other service departments, we welcome you to our city and encourage you to call or stop by during business hours!

Our office number is 479-752-3912. We are open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

City Clerk

The City Clerk serves as the link between City Council and citizens as well as between the Mayor and city employees.

The office of City Clerk for the City of Decatur provides clerical, record keeping and administrative functions to the City Council and the City Mayor.  In addition, this individual performs many tasks that assist in guiding and managing the operation of local government policy and law.  Below are just a few of the responsibilities of the City of Decatur City Clerk.

  • Grants permits

  • Grants street closures

  • Manages requests to speak to Council

  • Collects information and prepares Council agendas and other information for Council

  • Collects, organizes, and maintains records

  • Records and submits City Council meeting minutes

  • Attends Council Meetings, and Planning & Zoning Meetings

  • Reconciles and Balance Financial Records

  • Oversees the City Administration Offices

  • Assists with Obtaining and Maintaining Grants Beneficial to the City

Kim Wilkins
City Clerk
P.O. Box 247
Decatur, AR 72722
479-752-3912 ext.4
kwilkins@decaturar.gov

Mayor

The mayor in cities of the second class shall be exofficio president of the city council, shall preside at its meetings, and shall have a vote to establish a quorum of the council, or when the mayor's vote is needed to pass any ordinance, bylaw, resolution, order, or motion.

The mayor of a city of the second class shall perform all duties required by the ordinances of the city and Arkansas State Laws.

David Johnson
Mayor
P.O. Box 247
Decatur, AR 72722
DJohnson@decaturar.gov