Charleston County Council

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• Attend the meetings in person on the second floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC.
• Watch meetings on Comcast government channel 60 at 7 p.m. on Friday nights following meetings.

Responsibilities

County Council makes policy decisions for Charleston County, as established in state law. Council's nine members serve four-year staggered terms and are elected from single member districts. Council members serve on a part-time basis and each member receives an annual salary of $20,738. The Council Chairman receives an annual salary of $26,142 for the performance of extra duties.

County Council generally meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month and holds committee meetings on the Thursday prior to Council meetings.

Under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act, all meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas are posted in the Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building, on this Web site and sent to anyone who requests notice. To be added to Council's notification list, please contact the Clerk of Council's office at (843)958-4030.

The primary areas for which Council is required to set policy are:

• Establishing the community vision
• Stating the organizational mission
• Defining any area of the County Administrator's authority not specifically addressed by state law
• Organizing the manner by which Council business is conducted

County Council serves as a link between County government and the citizens, municipalities and agencies located within its boundaries, and also represents the area's concerns and interests when dealing with other local, state, federal or international governments. Council is responsible for approving an annual budget to fund County operations, including the determination of any necessary taxes or fees.

A Clerk of Council and Deputy Clerk provide administrative support and maintain official records of Council meetings and activities. A County Administrator, hired by Council, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the County. County Council elects a Chairman annually to act as its spokesperson and preside at its meetings.

Contact

Clerk Of Council Office

Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building

4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, SC 29405

Phone: (843)958-4030
Fax: (843)958-4035

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

Clerk of Council

Kristen Salisbury
(843)958-4030 (O)
(843)958-4035 (Fax)
ksalisbury@charlestoncounty.org

Public Comments can be sent to public-comments@charlestoncounty.org.

County Administrator

Bill Tuten
(843)958-4000 (O)
(843)958-4004 (Fax)

All Departments

Council Members

Council Agendas

Meetings location:
Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
2nd Floor, 4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405

For more information call: (843)958-4030.

In keeping with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance should contact the County's ADA Coordinator in Facilities at (843)202-6917 during regular business hours in advance of the meeting.

Council Meeting Minutes

If you would like to search for a specific agenda item discussed at a County Council meeting, try using our site search feature at the top of the page.

Charleston County Council's regularly scheduled meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For other council information, or to obtain minutes not posted on this site, contact the Clerk of Council at (843)958-4030.

Note: On some mobile devices the file will download and you can then view it in a PDF viewer.

Committee Minutes

Municipalities

City of Charleston
City of Folly Beach
City of North Charleston
City of Isle of Palms
Town of Awendaw
Town of Hollywood
Town of James Island
Town of Kiawah Island
Town of Lincolnville
Town of McClellanville
Town of Meggett
Town of Mount Pleasant
Town of Ravenel
Town of Rockville
Town of Seabrook Island
Town of Sullivan's Island

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