Administration

The Town Manager serves as the chief executive officer for the Town under the Council-Manager form of government and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council. The Manager is responsible for the operation of all Town departments and for the appointment of all employees, with the exception of the Town Attorney, who is appointed by the Town Council. As Budget Officer, the Town Manager prepares and submits a Recommended Annual Budget to the Town Council for their consideration each year. In addition, the Manager recommends policies and programs to the Town Council throughout the year to address community needs.

The Town Attorney provides legal review and advice for the Town Council, Town Departments, and Town Boards and Commissions. He performs legal services for the Town Council and Town Departments. The Town Attorney serves as the legal counsel for the Town in legal matters. He provides interpretation of the Town Code, policies and procedures for the Town Council, Town departments, Town Boards and Commissions, and citizens.

The Assistant Town Manager assists the Town Manager with the day to day operations of the Town. The Assistant Town Manager specifically manages the Operational Departments (i.e. Inspections/GIS, Electric, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Water and Sewer). The Assistant Town Manager also stands in for the Town Manager when she is out of Town.

The Town Clerk manages the Winterville Code of Ordinances, which contains the ordinances passed by the Winterville Town Council. It shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to guarantee that the Town Code is updated on a quarterly basis. You may click on the Town Code to access the Winterville Code of Ordinances.

Other responsibilities of the Town Clerk consist of the following: Agenda Preparation; Custodian of Official Documents; Elections; Meeting Administration; Minutes; Records Management; Town Newsletter; and Serves as Public Information Officer.

The Human Resource Director is responsible for the management functions in support of human resource activities. The Human Resource Director is located in the Town Hall.

The Office Manager is responsible for the day to day administration of the Main Office at the Operations Center. She administratively assists the Electric, Inspections/GIS, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Water, Sewer and Stormwater Departments.