Officials by Year 1978
- J. D. Merrill, Mayor
- Terry O. Ballard, Commissioner
- William C. Meriwether, Commissioner
- D. A. Tomkins, Commissioner (resigned October 9, 1978). Milton A. Hull served as Interim Commissioner upon the resignation of D. A. Tomkins. James R. Hoover was elected in a special election to complete his term.
- Jerry Thomas, Commissioner
- Nettie M. Draughon, City Manager
- Paul S. Buchman, City Attorney
- Richard M. Olson, City Clerk
