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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Human Relations Commission Meeting
4:00 PM EST, Feb 20, 2025
Statesville , NC
The Statesville Human Relations Commission (HRC) was re-established in 2016 and endorsed by the Statesville City Council to serve as an ...
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Statesville ABC Board Meeting
11:00 AM EST, Feb 25, 2025
The ABC Board has all the powers and duties imposed by state law on county boards of alcoholic control, are subject to the authority of ...
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Statesville Housing Authority Meeting
5:30 PM EST, Feb 25, 2025
Statesville, NC
The Statesville Housing Authority meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in the boardroom of the Statesville Housing Authority...
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CANCELED: Planning Board Meeting
6:00 PM EST, Feb 25, 2025
Statesville, NC
The Statesville Planning Board reviews and makes recommendations on planning policies, ordinances, and procedures; advises City Council ...
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Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
7:00 PM EST, Feb 27, 2025
Statesville, NC
The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by the City Council in 1982. Its mission is to identify, preserve...
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Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesvi... Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading for updates for t...
CANCELLED: Statesville Planning Board February 25, 2025 ... The City of Statesville Planning Board meeting for February 25, 2025, has been canceled. There were no agenda items submitted for review...
Invitation to Bid: Hangar Repairs at the Statesville Reg... The City of Statesville is informally requesting bids for hangar repairs at the Statesville Regional Airport.
City of Statesville RFP: Tree ServicesThe City of Statesville is seeking submissions from qualified vendors for tree trimming services, to include take downs, removals, pruni...