City of Statesville

City of Statesville

Formed in 1789, the City of Statesville operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization. The Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis. The Mayor is elected at-large (city-wide) for a four-year term and serves as the presiding officer at city council meetings and as the official head of the city for ceremonial purposes. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager, who serves as the Council's chief adviser, and the City Manager appoints the employees of the City.

The City Manager is the CEO of the City government and is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the City. When the City Council makes a decision on an ordinance, law, or policy, the City Manager is responsible for implementing those policies. The Manager coordinates the operations of all City departments and is responsible for the preparation of a proposed operating budget and its presentation to the City Council. This annual budget, as adopted by Council, provides funding, staffing, and general guidance to the City departments for the fiscal year.

Statesville is public power community, providing electrical service to more than 13,000 customers.  It operates both a full-time police and fire departments.  Other departments include: Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville Civic Center, Planning & Zoning, Finance, Water/Sewer Maintenance & Treatment, Public Utilities and Recreation & Parks.

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Statesville City Council Meeting
7:00 PM EDT, Jun 05, 2023
Statesville, NC
Statesville City Council Meeting Learn more about the Statesville City Council, review agendas + meeting notes, upcoming meetings, etc. ...
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Board of Adjustment Meeting
12:30 PM EDT, Jun 06, 2023
Statesville, NC
STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING June 6, 2023 @ 12:30pm City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 227 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC
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Statesville Planning Board Meeting
7:00 PM EDT, Jun 06, 2023
Statesville, NC
The Statesville Planning Board will meet on June 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 227 South Center Street, Sta...
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Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting
2:00 PM EDT, Jun 08, 2023
Statesville, NC
The Design Review Committee will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2:00pm in the Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor at...
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Airport Commission Meeting
12:00 PM EDT, Jun 14, 2023
Statesville, NC
Airport Commission – meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Statesville Regional Airport at 12:00pm.Members are appointed fo...
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Council Meeting Changes - June 5, 2023The Statesville City Council Special Meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 5, 2023has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall ...
Downtown Fire UpdateFriday, June 2, 2023 After an assessment by the structural engineer, we are happy to report that West Broad Street from Center Street to...
Hello Statesville 6/5/2023These Sunday night phone calls ("HELLO STATESVILLE") come from the City of Statesville, NC to keep you informed on the recycling schedul...
Statesville City Council Meeting 06/05/2023STATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 2023 City Hall - 227 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC Special Meeting – Move to Closed Session...