City Council

City council has the power and authority to make rules and pass ordinances respecting security, general welfare, and the convenience of the municipality and also for the preservation of health, peace, order and good government; all to be consistent with the laws of the State of South Carolina.

The City Council duties are as follows:

• Exercise the corporate powers of the City
• Considers and enacts legislation
• Sets official City Policy
• Holds public hearings on matters concerning zoning and grant funds
• Approves franchises, enacts business license fees, and levies taxes
• Adopts annual budget
• Reviews and approves/disapproves requests for zoning

Regular elections are held on the 2nd Thursday in November every 4 years, with the next election occuring on November 8, 2011.