Council flags budget need for 2026 ALM convention and training hours

City Council for the City of Argo · February 23, 2026

Summary

The Mayor and Council noted training-hour requirements for elected officials and that additional budget funds will be needed to cover attendance at the 2026 Alabama League of Municipalities convention; members who do not attend this year may attend in 2027.

The Council discussed required training hours for elected officials and the budget implications of covering attendance at the 2026 Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) Convention and Training. Mayor Randy Hettich and council members noted that additional budget funds will be needed to cover travel and registration costs.

Council members agreed that those who cannot attend the 2026 convention may attend in 2027 so that all members have an opportunity to receive required training. No specific dollar amounts were provided at the work session; staff will include the training budget in future budget deliberations.

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