Located in Homewood, Ala., the City of Homewood operates a range of departments. It maintains a public works department that offers garbage disposal, sanitation, recycling and leaf collection services. The city operates a police department that strives to prevent crime and works for the protection of residents lives and properties. The City of Homewood maintains a city hall that organizes various special events and features meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 600 guests. It also operates a public library that has a collection of books and Internet resources. The city maintains parks and recreation, fire, and planning and zoning departments. Additionally, the City of Homewood operates a city council that employs a mayor, president and city clerk.