Mayor's Office
The Mayor is the chief elected and administrative executive of city government under Mayor/Council form of government. The Mayor's elective duties include:
- Serves as ceremonial head of the City
- Represents the City in a formal capacity at all meetings, gatherings, and functions
- Provides leadership and takes issues to the people
- Marshals public interest and support for municipal activities
- Recommends legislation to City Council
- Encourages programs for the physical, economic, social and cultural development of the City
- Directs the supervision of all municipal agencies
- Prepares and submits the annual budget and capital outlay program to City Council
- Submits any necessary financial reports and statistical data to City Council
- Liaison with federal agencies and elected officials
- Appoints, suspends, and removes city employees and appoints administrative officers
- Negotiates and makes settlements of all legal claims ($2500 or less) upon the City's legal counsel recommendation
Contact the Mayor's Office at (843) 740-2504 or via email at mayor@northcharleston.org.