Beaufort County Council and Their Administrator: Who Does What
Friday, May 22, 2026 9:21 AM
Beaufort County operates under a Council-Administrator form of government. Under this structure, the County Council sets policy and direction. The County Administrator manages day-to-day operations and county employees.
Decisions about hiring, supervising, or removing county employees rest with the Administrator — not with Council members. This has always been the case under South Carolina law. Click here to learn more.