Request a Proclamation from the Mayor

Request a Proclamation from Mayor Habib  

 Mayor Habib presents proclamations during regular City Council meetings at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month.   

Proclamations may be issued to increase awareness of a cause, person, group, issue, or achievement within the City that aligns with the community's vision and values. Mayor Habib makes the final decision on whether a proclamation will be issued or not and reserves the right to edit any drafted material for final wording. Proclamation requests are accepted via our online form. 

Click here to request a Proclamation.

The City reserves the right to deny a proclamation request or to edit any language in a proclamation. Proclamations will NOT be issued for:

  • Campaigns or events contrary to City policies, vision, or values.
  • Pending ballot or legislative issues.
  • An advertisement, endorsement, or commercial promotion.
  • Multiple proclamations for a similar subject matter. It is preferred that these be consolidated.
  • Multiple proclamations for the same organization. It is preferred that these be consolidated.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

  • The requestor shall provide the language for the requested proclamation. Any draft language is subject to edits and revisions.
  • The draft language must fit on one page.
  • Annual proclamations will not be automatically renewed; requests must be made on an annual basis. 
  • It is preferred that a representative be available to attend the Council meeting to accept the proclamation, and have the option to provide brief remarks about the proclamation subject.
  • Proclamations are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because there is a limit to the number of proclamations presented during City Council meetings, the sooner a proper request for a proclamation is made, the more likely it will be presented at the meeting requested.  

REQUEST PROCEDURE

  1. Please submit your request for a proclamation at least 30 days before the date of the City Council meeting, at which it will be read by completing a Proclamation Request Form (see link below). Your request will go directly to the City Clerk's Office.
  2. Please review these sample proclamations (link will be provided) for ideas on how to word your own proclamation.
  3. The requestor will be contacted with a confirmation date and time of the presentation of the proclamation.
  4. Each request must include:
  • The name, telephone number, and email address of at least one contact person who is requesting the proclamation,
  • The date the proclamation is to be presented,
  • The name, title, and name of the organization of the person that will accept the proposed proclamation, and
  • The request must include the mailing address where the original proclamation can be mailed if necessary.

If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Kelly Lovette at 843-797-6200 ext. 1113.