Contact: Michael D. Hemmer
Email: mhemmer@jamesislandsc.us
Phone: (843) 795-4141
The Town Administrator serves as an assistant to the Mayor. Duties include preparing reports and bringing recommendations regarding the functions, policies, ordinances and activities of the Town and Town Council. Responsibilities also include advising the Mayor and Council on issues affecting the Town's business.
Duties also include assisting in preparing a comprehensive annual operating budget that is sound and fiscally responsible. Monitoring the annual budget throughout the year is a key factor in maintaining the Town's finances and adjusting the budget through amendments presented for Council approval is a way in which this is accomplished.
Other important roles of the Town Administrator are maintaining positive public relations between the Town and its citizens, other government entities, various boards, commissions and community organizations and representing the Town responsibly in all matters and pursuing grants and other opportunities to obtain green space and preserve the character of James Island.