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Administration

Iris Hill, CPM, MPA

Town Administrator

 

The Administration Department is charged with the leadership of town operations and executes policies set by the Council.

The Administration Department handles official town communications, assists with the procurement of goods and services for all departments, writes and administers grants, handles risk management of town assets, develops and implements the town’s budget, collects revenues, serves as accounts payable for all town departments, handles the record keeping and preservation of all town ordinances, official records and historic documents, handles payroll, personnel benefits and human resource matters, performs the legal and judicial functions for the town and handles all matters related to municipal court.  This department is charged with the management of town investments (Special Revenue Funds), as well as the General Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund.  The Administration Department serves as the primary point of contact for residents and visitors. 

The Administration Department is comprised of three (3) full-time and one (1) part time employees.  Staff includes the Town Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Municipal Clerk, and Finance/Budget Analyst. 

Mission

Our mission is to maintain a safe, family-oriented, environmentally friendly atmosphere by providing an open government and effective, efficient and accountable delivery of public services.  We value our community’s input regarding services and will work toward providing services the community wants.  

Accomplishments FY 2011-2012

  1. Cross trained staff in Payroll and Accounts Payable for seamless operations
  2. Updated EMMA system in Municipal Securities Rule-Making System
  3. Audited 2011 Tax Role to ensure accurate accounting in Colleton County system
  4. Developed Cash Flow analysis to aid in staggered investments
  5. Re-evaluated water and sewer fees based on rate study
  6. Developed criteria and reward policy for Starfish Awards
  7. Researched and reported to Council regarding single member districts
  8. Revised ATAX application and associated paperwork for accountability
  9. Submitted application for annual achievement award spotlighting Edisto Beach accomplishments
  10. Submitted 2012 SCMIT Safety Contest and won 3rd place in the State
  11. Received State approval of Beachfront Management Plan
  12. The DOT awarded the Town of Edisto Beach a $400,000 grant for sidewalk enhancement
  13. The Colleton Transportation Committee awarded $321,165 to the Town of Edisto Beach for the grant match
  14. Researched transferring Edisto Beach elections to Colleton County
  15. Contacted State Legislators for support of the Edisto Beach Legislative Initiatives
  16. Completed initial submission of Census Challenge

Monthly Report FY 12-13

Administrative Department Strategic Plan FY 12-13

Beachfront Management Plan