The General Government Department consists of the Town Manager, Office Manager, and Grant Manager.
Led by John Hoatson, Town Manager, the General Government team is responsible for the overall management of all Town departments and has direct responsibility for such functions as fiscal management, contracts, intergovernmental relations, records management, human resources, public meetings, public information, grants, and communications.
Our General government team stands ready to ensure the needs of residents and community partners are addressed.
Below is a list of some of the day-to-day functions of the General Government team.
Finance & Accounting:
- Collect all taxes and fees due the Town, pay all Town obligations, and responsibly manage the investment of Town funds
- Maintain a general accounting system for all monies received and disbursed by the Town
- Prepare the Town Budget for Commission action
- Prepare bi-weekly payroll and related reports
Records Management:
- Notice and prepare all official meetings.
- Record official meetings in the form of written minutes
- Attest to official actions of the Commission, including ordinances, resolutions and agreements
- Manage Town elections with the assistance of an independent Board of Election Supervisors
- Manage the paper and electronic records of the Town
- Inform citizens about official and unofficial Town activities and events through newsletters, mailers, and websites.
Human Resources:
- Supervise the staffing of Town departments, including hiring, compensation and job classification
- Oversee employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and pensions
Community Relations & Outreach:
- Manages Town's Social Media outlets
- Manages and updates the Town Website
- Manages and publishes the Town's newsletter
Grants:
- Locates grant opportunities for the Town.
- Carries out the application process
- Manages already awarded grants