City Government
The City of Prattville operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. Candidates run for election in the district in which they live. Mayoral candidates must run citywide. Municipal elections are non-partisan and candidates are not required to declare allegiance to any political party. Terms are for four years. There is no limit to the number of terms that a Council member or Mayor can serve. Presently, there are seven council districts within the City of Prattville.
Compensation information for the City Council and the Mayor for the current term is:
| Annual Salary | |
| Mayor | $90,000; $12,000 car & fuel allowance |
| City Council President | $20,000 |
| City Council Member | $17,500 |
| Benefits | |
| FICA | 7.65% of gross wages |
| Group Health Insurance | Elected officials are eligible to participate in Group Health Care Insurance |
| Group Life Insurance | Elected officials are covered under the City of Prattville Group Life Insurance Plan |
| Worker's Compensation | Elected officials are covered by the City of Prattville Group Worker's Compensation Plan |
