The City of North Augusta has five boards and commissions comprised of community volunteers appointed by the City Council. The job of board and commission members is crucial to the success of North Augusta and its government. By sharing experience, expertise and time, these citizens provide valuable insight in the operations of the city. Boards and commissions review new and existing operations in specific areas and suggest appropriate courses of action to city management and the City Council.
The City of North Augusta has a Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council is composed of seven members elected at-large on a partisan basis. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. Every two years, three Council members are elected to serve four-year staggered terms.
The City Council is the legally constituted lawmaking and policy-making body for the City of North Augusta. Major duties of the City Council include: adopting an annual budget; establishing the annual property tax rate; enacting policies concerning the operation of the city; enacting local ordinances; and appointing the Municipal Judges, City Attorney, City Clerk, and members of the various boards. City Council also has the authority to call bond referendums in the city and enter into contracts.
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