The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out council policies and to serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the City. The City Manager manages the City's business and implements the council's plans and orders by:
Coordinating the work of all City departments and employees
Enforcing City laws and applying council policies
Expending monies as approved by the City Council
Making recommendations to the council on such items as
legislation
financial programs
capital improvements
policies
employment
services
other matters as requested
Keeping the council informed of the City's business to include but not limited to
financial condition
appointing City employees
suspending or removing City employees under his jurisdiction (subject to union contractual stipulations)
The Assistant City Manager also supervises the Support Services Division, which is responsible for purchasing, inventory, fleet maintenance, fleet acquisition, and the maintenance of City facilities;the Risk Manager, who is responsible for implementing an effective risk management program, developing and implementing safety programs, insuring compliance
with various state and federal health and safety regulations, and developing programs to reduce or eliminate the City’s exposure to losses; the Beach Services Division, which oversees the management of all concessions on the beach and works with the Department of Public Safety in the development and implementation of the lifeguard recruitment process; the Grants/Special Projects Coordinator; the Human Resources Division; and the Public Information Officer. In addition, the Assistant City Manager is responsible for:
Coordinating special projects for the City
Overseeing professional contractors and consultants who are providing services for special projects
Assisting the City Manager and department managers with strategic planning for operational purposes
Administering grants
Responding to complaints and questions pertaining to City or department operations or activities
Representing the City at various meetings and functions
Assisting with policy development and administrative recommendations
The City Attorney is the legal advisor to City Council, the City Manager, Departments and appointed Boards and Commissions, providing representation regarding all legal matters that affect the City of North Myrtle Beach. The City Attorney also handles a wide variety of legal issues, overseeing all litigation involving the City, and the prosecution of all cases in the municipal court.
All written discovery requests regarding Municipal Court matters must be submitted to the City Paralegal and will not be released unless requested under South Carolina Criminal Rule 5 and Brady v. Maryland. For information regarding the current jury trial roster contact the City Paralegal at (843) 280-5609. Any information or documents requested under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act must be submitted in writing to the City Paralegal.
The Public Information Officer serves as the primary spokesperson for the City of North Myrtle Beach. The PIO performs professional work in the timely and efficient communication of City information to the news media, citizens, City Council, departments, staff members, and the public. Duties of the Public Information Officer include:
Keeping the public informed about City programs, services, activities, and issues
Coordinating media relations in emergency response situations
Responding to inquiries or comments from the public
Responding to media requests
Writing news releases for City events
Publishing the quarterly City newsletter and developing other publications
Maintaining the City�s television channel
Representing the City on a local monthly television program
The Risk Manager is responsible for implementing an effective risk management program in a manner that fulfills the mission and goals of the City through identifying and assessing risks, developing and implementing safety programs, insuring compliance with state and federal safety and health regulations, and developing programs to reduce or eliminate the City’s exposure to losses. The Risk Manager is also responsible for:
