Kennesaw City Councilman Jeff Duckett this month was elected president of the Cobb Municipal Association.

The association—which includes elected officials, city managers, city clerks and city attorneys from Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna—increases understanding between governing authorities.

Acworth Alderman Tim Houston (past president), Austell City Councilwoman Kirsten Anderson (vice president), Smyrna City Councilwoman Teri Anulewictz (treasurer) and Smyrna City Clerk Susan Hiott (secretary) round out the 2013 board.