Board of Aldermen
Overview
The Board of Aldermen is a six-member board of elected officials, including the Mayor, who serves as the legislative representative of the Village of Salado.
Current Officeholders
- Mayor Michael Coggin
- Mayor Pro-tem Rodney Bell
- Alderman Paul Cox
- Alderman D. Jasen Graham
- Alderman Bert Henry
- Alderman Jason Howard
Role of Mayor
- Chief Executive Officer of Village
- Presides over the Board of Aldermen meetings
- Signatory for Village (checks, certain contracts, etc.)
- Ceremonial head and governmental head of Village
- Elected, unpaid position
Role of Board of Aldermen
- Reviews and approves the Village’s annual operating budget and tax rate
- Reviews and approves the Village investment strategies
- Adopts policies, laws, and programs to address the needs of the Village based on public input
- Monitors growth and amends the Village of Salado’s Comprehensive Plan as needed
- Approves and updates regulations and fees for development permits and other permits, as needed
- Calls General and Special Elections
- Reviews and approves capital improvement projects (streets, drainage, technology)
- Awards professional service contracts (engineering, construction, etc.)
- Appoints members to Village advisory boards
- Act as Board of Adjustment to review and consider action on requests for variances relating to specific development regulations
- Regularly gather public input on issues and concerns relating to the Village of Salado
Board of Aldermen Meetings
The Board of Aldermen conducts regular monthly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Information packets are posted for your convenience and information. Board of Aldermen regular meetings, town hall meetings, Board of Aldermen retreats, and other notices on the Board of Aldermen calendar.
