b'County CouncilMission StatementThe mission of the Clerk to Councils Oce is to preserve the legislative history of Beaufort County Council and to becommitted to serving as the link between residents, local governing bodies, and agencies of government at all levels. ThisOce pledges to be ever mindful of its neutrality and impartiality with respect to local government matters and to place serviceto County Council and the public as its rst priority. The Clerk to Councils Oce is dedicated to innovative processes and thecontinued preservation of ocial County Records.Goals and ObjectivesEnsure all County Council records are maintained accurately and safelyPublish agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, and contracts on the County website in a timelymannerContinue to update and improve the Councils portion of the County webpagePursue educational opportunities that will enhance employees knowledge base as technology growsDepartment DescriptionThe sta consists of the Clerk to Council, a Senior Administrative Assistant, and an Administrative Assistant. The Clerksdepartment is responsible for preparing agendas and transcribing minutes for Regular and Special County Council meetingsas well as Council Committee meetings; preparing agenda packets for distribution prior to each of these meetings; publishingall legally-required notices; maintaining an updated list of upcoming agenda items for Council; executing and maintaining arecord of Ordinances, Resolutions, and Proclamations; providing clerical support to all eleven (11) Elected County CouncilMembersincludingpreparationandadministrationofCountyCouncilsBudget;coordinatingrecruitment,appointment,resignations, and record-keeping for the Countys Boards and Commissions; developing and maintaining an annual calendarof all County Council meetings and events; maintaining the ocial records of Council; providing information and researchrecords for the public and sta; and maintaining and updating the Beaufort County Municipal Code.Performance MeasuresIn 2022, Council held 83 Committee and Council meetings. Council passed 51 Ordinances and 66 Resolutions and issued 17Proclamations.Advertisementswereplacedfor64publichearings.Onaverage,theClerkpersonallyrespondstoandmanages approximately 750 emails monthly.Budget Highlights and Special NotesThe submitted department budget will provide the resources necessary to carry out the above functions eectively.Expenditures Summary$909,145 -$331,866(-26.74% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 196'