The Brinkley City Council oversees city policy to address the goals, projects, and infrastructure improvements for the city including a wide variety of areas including community growth, use of finances, and strategic planning. Council Members pictured standing behind Mayor Hankins are: Alderman Lamont Swanigan, Alderman Eddie Harvey, Alderman Billy Waggle, Alderman Michael Tucker, Alderman Darren Sloate and Alderman Wally Shaw.