Paducah Government Structure

Paducah operates under a Council-City Manager form of government.  The Paducah Board of Commissioners is made up of the Mayor and four Commissioners elected at large by the citizens on a non-partisan basis.  The Mayor is elected for a four-year term and Commissioners for a two-year term.  The Mayor and Commissioners have equal voting powers.

The Paducah Board of Commissioners sets the policies that govern the City.  It appoints advisory citizen groups that help in the decision-making process.  The City Manager is appointed by the Board and assists it in formulating objectives, policies, and programs.  The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City's approximately 340 employees.  Department directors are responsible for their respective departments and report directly to the City Manager.  For more information about Paducah's City Manager, Jim Zumwalt, click here.

Duke & Duchess Award Applications 

Duke and Duchess awards are presented by the Mayor to citizens who have contributed to the community.  To review the guidelines for awarding a Duke or Duchess, click Duke & Duchess City Policy.  Click the following link to download an application in pdf format:  Duke & Duchess Application