To assist the mayor and city council with their administrative and legislative duties, the mayor appoints, and the city council confirms, the hiring of a city administrator, city secretary, city attorney, and other city staff.
City Administrator
Dave L. Dyer
cityadministrator@galvail.gov
The city administrator is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city, the administrator counts among his responsibilities: budgeting, finance, personnel administration, public relations and economic development.
City Secretary
Melissa Halsall
citysecretary@galvail.gov
The City Secretary fields questions and concerns of the residents and communicates those to the appropriate people, performs all functions of the Utility Billing department, collects payments, issues permits upon approval, etc…
City Attorney
Barash & Everett Attorney’s LLC
The city attorney is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As corporate counselor, the attorney provides legal advice to the municipality and performs other duties related to his expertise as the municipality’s attorney
City Clerk
The City Clerk fields questions and concerns of the residents and communicates those to the appropriate people, accounts payable and receivables, payroll, financial reporting, responsible for keeping records and communicating to the community served.
City Staff
Superintendent: Richard Plummer
Superintendent: Greg Thompson
Chief Kraig Townsend
Employment Opportunities
As positions become available, they will be posted under the news and announcements section. Applications are made available for pick up at city hall or for download via the applications page.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
The City of Galva is an active participant in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a public pension system established in 1941 to provide retirement, disability, and death benefits for employees of local governments and public school districts across Illinois, excluding the City of Chicago and Cook County. IMRF is one of the largest and best-funded public pension systems in the state, serving over 440,000 members and more than 3,000 employers. As a member, Galva ensures that its eligible municipal employees have access to secure, defined-benefit retirement plans, contributing to their long-term financial stability.
There is currently only one City of Galva employee whose compensation package is more than $75,000. It is the City Administrator position.
Foreclosure Notices & Foreclosure Confirmation Orders
Mail Foreclosure Notices & Confirmation Orders to:
Galva City Clerk
311 N.W. 4th Avenue
Galva, IL 61434
In accordance with Illinois law, any party initiating foreclosure on residential real estate within the City of Galva must send a copy of the foreclosure notice by first-class mail to the City. Additionally, a notice of the foreclosure confirmation order must also be mailed to the City once the foreclosure is finalized. These requirements help ensure the City is informed about properties in foreclosure within its boundaries.
Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse…
To report suspected cases of fraud, waste, or abuse involving the City of Galva—including its employees, officials, contractors, or vendors—or to report violations of City policies that have a financial impact, call (309) 932-2555 and ask to speak with the City Administrator or the Mayor. All complaints will be investigated or referred to the appropriate authorities. Reports may be made anonymously or with contact information for follow-up. Individuals who report in good faith are protected under the Illinois Whistleblower Protection Act and other applicable laws. The City of Galva strictly prohibits and will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports or participates in an investigation of such matters.