GOVERNMENT

The City of Germantown operates under a mayor-council form of government. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) is the legislative body that establishes policies for the orderly and effective delivery of services. The BMA includes the Mayor, who serves as the chief executive; a professional City Administrator, who reports to the Mayor and is responsible for city operations; and five elected Aldermen. More than 25 boards and commissions, staffed by volunteer residents, advise the BMA.

VENDORS

The Procurement Department is the primary contact for vendors, contractors and service providers doing business with the City of Germantown. The department’s goal is to seek qualified businesses that can provide the City with supplies, equipment and services at competitive prices. Find applications and project bidding opportunities at Germantown-TN.gov/Procurement.

HUMAN

The Human Resources Department is responsible for hiring qualified people to serve the citizens of Germantown. Working for the City gives employees personal and professional growth opportunities. Visit Germantown-TN.gov/ Jobs to see current job openings.

The Germantown City Clerk is responsible for keeping the records of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; attending meetings and keeping minutes; preparing and certifying copies of official records in the office of the City Clerk; and performing other duties assigned by the City Administrator or Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

(For marriage licenses, driver’s licenses or to change or renew car tags)

Germantown Municipal Court

The Germantown Municipal Court handles all traffic offenses, City code violations and arraignments for criminal offenses. The judicial staff consists of two elected part-time judges, a part-time chief prosecutor, several part-time assistant prosecuting attorneys, a public defender and court staff.

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