The Town Commissioners shall serve as the legislative body for the town. Except as otherwise provided by law, the government and general management of the town shall be vested in the Commissioners (G.S. § 160A-67). By Town Charter, the Commissioners have conferred powers and duties on the Mayor and Manager as set forth in this chapter. By authority contained in G.S. § 160A-146, the Commissioners have the authority to organize and reorganize town government, and except where expressly prohibited by law, may create, change, abolish, and consolidate offices, positions, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to promote orderly and efficient administration of town affairs. Pursuant to G.S. § 160A-147, the Commissioners shall appoint the Manager to serve at its pleasure, and it is to them that the Manager shall be responsible and accountable. The Commissioners shall determine the need for and the composition of any boards and committees, and shall appoint members to serve at their pleasure.
(Ord. 07-04, passed 5-22-07)