Board of Commissioners

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The governing body consists of a mayor and five commissioners, all elected at-large. The mayor, who serves a four-year term and only votes in the case of a tie, is the presiding officer at meetings of the Town Board. The commissioners serve 4-year staggered terms.

The Town operates under the council-manager form of government, where the Town Board serves as the legislative body and the Town Manager serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for administering the Town government.

The Town Board of Commissioners: is responsible for deciding which services the Town provides and at what level, adopts a budget, sets the property tax rate, establishes fees, enters into contracts, awards bids for construction or purchases, and buys and sells property. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Board of Commissioner Agendas and Minutes, once approved, are available via the meeting link in the calendar section of the website or by visiting the Agendas & Minutes page.

The Board of Commissioners Regular monthly meetings are at 6 p.m. the 2nd Monday of each month. Monthly Work Sessions are at 4 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month.  These regularly scheduled meetings are live-streamed on the Town of Beaufort's Facebook page. 

All regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners are conducted at the Beaufort Train Depot, 614 Broad Street, unless otherwise posted. 

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Please contact the Town Clerk if you have any questions. 

 

Board of Commissioners

Photo of Sharon Harker
Mayor (Term End Date: Monday, December 13, 2027)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233
Photo of Melvin Cooper
Mayor Pro Tempore (Term End Date: 12/01/2025)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233
Photo of Paula Gillikin
Commissioner (Term Ends: 12/13/2027)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233
Photo of John LoPiccolo
Commissioner (Term Ends: 12/13/2027)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233
Photo of Bucky Oliver
Commissioner (Term End Date: Monday, December 1, 2025)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233
Photo of Sarah Spiegler
Commissioner (Term Ends: 12/13/2027)
(252) 728-2141 ext. 233