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County Council

Department: Clerk to Council
Location: 129 Screven Street, Room 200
Phone: (843)-545-3058
Fax: (843)-545-3127
Email:
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays)
Council Meetings: 5:30 PM, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
Mailing Address: Post Office Drawer 421270 Georgetown, SC 29440-1270
Point of Contact: Theresa E. Floyd, Clerk to Council

Annual Report Year 2007

Department Functions:

The Clerk to Council prepares the agenda for County Council meetings; records and transcribes minutes of Council meetings; processes ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations; is the custodian of the County seal; maintains minute books and County Code of Ordinances; attests and certifies official documents on behalf of the County; prepares advertisements of public hearings, meetings and legal notices; and performs all duties as required by State Code and local ordinances.

County Council News:

An on-going citizen-driven, countywide strategic plan.
VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Administrator’s Monthly Report:
December

GEORGETOWN COUNTY PARTNERS WITH COASTAL CAROLINA YMCA
Georgetown County Council and the Georgetown County Recreation and Leisure Service Department recently entered into a Facilities Use Agreement between the County and Coastal Carolina YMCA. The Agreement will allow the County to utilize the Kensington Soccer Fields during the fall 2007 soccer season at no charge to the County.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY DISCUSSES MASS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
County Council recently approved a recommendation from the Council Transportation Committee to consider a contractual agreement with Coast RTA, Waccamaw Regional Transit Authority, to provide mass public transportation within the Georgetown County area. The issue will be a topic of discussion during County Council’s upcoming meeting to discuss Capital Improvement Plan funding. The meeting will be scheduled in the near future.

COUNTY OFFERS STORMWATER UTILITY FEE CREDITS TO OWNERS OF QUALIFYING PARCELS
County Council recently adopted a Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Manual that establishes various credit mechanisms and the means and measures for identifying, issuing and obtaining credits by which non single family residential parcel owners may apply for and receive credit against their stormwater utility fee under specific conditions. The maximum amount of credit available is 70% of that parcel’s stormwater utility fee.

Credits may be permitted for parcels under the following conditions:
(1) Parcels covered by and compliant with an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program.
(2) Providers of Stormwater education services may receive stormwater education credit
(3) Property developed using low impact development principles
(4) Use of porous (pervious) concrete technology
(5) Other controls or measures that reduce demand on the County stormwater system and program

Budget Fiscal Year 2007/2008

Georgetown County Capital Improvement Plan

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When and where does County Council meet?

A: County Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Meetings are held in County Council Chambers which is located on the second floor of the Georgetown County Courthouse. Deviations from the regular meeting schedule are announced in the local media. All meetings are open to the public.

Q: How do I apply to serve on a board or commission?

A: Georgetown County Council welcomes anyone interested in applying for a position on a Boards or Commission to mail a completed application to: Theresa E. Floyd, Georgetown County Clerk to Council, P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29440. If you are unable to download the application form, please call 843-545-3058 or request an application by email to: Theresa Floyd

Additional Information:

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC APPLICATION for BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES:

Zoning Board of Appeals

Accommodations Tax Committee

Airport Commission

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission

Assessment Appeals Board

Building Code Board of Appeals

Coastal Carolina Univ. GC Campus Adv. Committee

Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Directors

Economic Development Commission

Library Board

Midway Fire-Rescue Board of Directors

Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District Board

Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

Sheriff´s Advisory Board

LINKS

Georgetown County Code Of Ordinances

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Georgetown County

P.O. Box 421270 · 129 Screven Street
Georgetown, South Carolina 29442-1270 · Phone: 843-545-3063 · Fax: 843-545-3292

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