Madison's Town Government is governed by a seven member Board of Aldermen, including a voting mayor. Aldermen are elected at-large to four year staggered terms. The Mayor is elected for a two year term. Madison uses the Council-Manager form of government, with a Town Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the town and the governing board providing policy and oversight decisions for the Town. The Town Manager is responsible for a Town staff of approximately 35 full-time employees. Madison's annual operating budget is approximately $5.4 million.


Board of Aldermen

Mayor - Ken Hawkins

Mayor Pro Tem - Tom Rogers

Treasurer - Leon Wall

Assistant Treasurer - Arthur R. Gwaltney
Appointed December 8, 2011 as Delegate to PTRC

Board Members

David Stewart
Appointed December 8, 2011 as Member to Rockingham County Solid Waste Committee

Janice R. Tate
Appointed December 8, 2011 as Alternate Delegate to PTRC

Justin Terrell
Appointed December 8, 2011 as Member to Rockingham County Arts Council



Town Manager - Robert F. Scott

Town Attorney - Michael Cassidy
Town Clerk - Lannette Johnson
Finance Director - Danielle Acord
Public Works Director - Keith Tucker
Police Chief - Perry Webster
Fire Chief - Mike Comer
Planning and Zoning Officer - Amy Roberts