A Message from the Chairman
Your County government has a greater day-to-day impact on the lives of the citizens of Beaufort County than any other governing body. Our population is expected to increase to about 267,778 by the year 2025. The responsibilities of government is to anticipate, fund and provide the expected service for this growth are enormous and involve planned and orderly growth, an effective transportation and road system, cost-effective delivery of County services, a financially sound County government, and a strong sustainable local economy. The members of Beaufort County Council recognize these responsibilities and we seek the input and help of all citizens through the County's boards, agencies, commission and authorities. We welcome your input and ideas, and thank you for serving your County.
Cordially,
Wm. Weston J. Newton, Chairman
Beaufort County Council
Citizen Volunteer Opportunities
In 2009, nearly 200 citizens volunteered an estimated 2,358 hours of their time to Beaufort County government.
Boards
A group established by Template Ordinance 1988/9 to advise Council and its Staff in appropriate matters as set forth by its charter.
Construction Adjustments and Appeals
Disabilities and Special Needs
Rural and Critical Lands Preservation
Agencies
A group established by Template Ordinance 1988/9 to perform specific duties within a geographic area, to assume certain responsibilities, and to exercise authority on behalf of Council as set forth in the charter of that Agency. An Agency shall annually cause to be conducted an external audit of their financial affairs and have same presented to Council.
Bluffton Township Fire District
Daufuskie Island Fire District
Sheldon Township Fire District
Commissions
An organization with authorities, limitations and responsibilities as specified by the laws of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Burton Fire District
Lady's Island/St. Helena Island Fire District**
Authorities
A multicounty organization established to perform specified duties within the multicounty area.
Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Authority
Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority*
Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel*
Lowcountry Council of Governments
Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority
*Appointed by the Governor upon Council's recommendation to the Legislative Delegation
**Appointed by the Governor upon Council's recommendation
