The Village of Pinehurst council members will soon appoint a Pinehurst resident to fill the empty council seat after council member Patrick Pizzella’s recent election to mayor.
In accordance with North Carolina law, the Village Council will appoint a council member to fill the vacant position on the council to serve the remainder of Pizzella’s term, which expires in early December of 2025.
Over the next couple of weeks, the council will accept applications from residents interested in appointment as a council member. Those applicants will be interviewed during a future public meeting. The final appointment decision will be made by council through a simple majority vote.
Residents interested in serving on the council should request an application from village clerk Shannon Konstantinou at 910-295-1900 or [email protected]. Those seeking the appointment should return the completed application to Shannon Konstantinou via email or in person at 395 Magnolia Rd.
Applications for the council appointment will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11.
About Village Council
The Pinehurst Village Council is made up of five directly elected members: a mayor and four council members. Elections are held in odd years as four-year terms, with two council members elected in one cycle, while the mayor and the other two council members are elected in the next cycle.
Role of Council Members:
Govern and oversee management of the village.
Confer power to the mayor and village employees.
Decide the organization of municipal government.
Appoint a manager and attorney.
Village Council Responsibilities:
The Village Council holds ultimate authority to act for the Village of Pinehurst, as laid out in Chapters 160A and 160D of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Council:
Decides what services the village will provide and at what level.
Adopts the village’s ordinances.
Establishes the village’s fiscal policy by adopting the annual budget ordinance.
Authorizes the village to enter into major contracts, buy or sell a parcel of property, award the successful bid on a purchase or construction project, or accept the dedication of a street or utility easement.
Sets the direction for the village by clarifying the village’s mission and by setting short and long-term goals and adopting policies to accomplish these purposes.
Engages in strategy development.
Monitors the village’s ability to administer and provide efficient and effective public services.
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