On June 27, Mayor David Bradford of Muscle Shoals was elected by his municipal colleagues to serve as Vice President of the Alabama League of Municipalities for 2011-2112. He was elected and took office during the League's annual convention, which was held in Huntsville June 25 through June 28. Prior to being elected mayor of Muscle Shoals in 2000, Mayor Bradford served as the Assistant Chief of Police. He is a 27-year veteran of the Police Department and received an appointment and graduated from the FBI National Academy. He was the recipient of three commendations and one Governors Life Saving Commendation during his career. In 2002 he received the University of North Alabama Political Service Award and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award. He currently serves on the League's Executive Committee and has received the League's Basic and Advanced CMO designation. In addition, he serves on the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation (AMIC) board of directors, is a member of the North Alabama Mayors Association and is chair of the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments.