Administration
The Town of Biscoe operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Under the
Council/Manager plan, the Town Council is the legislative body for the community and makes
broad policy decisions. The Town Manager, who is appointed by the Council, is responsible
for the day-to-day operations of the Town government. He supervises all department heads
and Town staff, prepares a recommended budget for the Council’s consideration, serves as
the chief adviser for the Council on policy and administrative matters, and implements the
Council’s policy decisions.
The Administration Department is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the policy
and initiatives determined by the Town of Biscoe Council. The department serves as a support
and liaison to all Town of Biscoe departments, ensuring services are provided to residents
in the most effective, responsive and cost-efficient manner. In addition, the Administration
Department is responsible for enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the Town of Biscoe,
administration of contracts on behalf of the Town of Biscoe, safekeeping of all Town of Biscoe
documents and oversight of the operations of the Town of Biscoe Attorney, who is appointed
by the Town of Biscoe Council.
The Administration Department consists of the Town of Biscoe Manager, Town of Biscoe Clerk,
and additional administrative support staff. Operations at the front desk of Town of Biscoe
Hall fall under the purview of Administration, where applications are taken for the rental of
Town of Biscoe Hall meeting rooms and payments are taken for various collections/fees.
Brandon Holland, ICMA-CM, Town Manager
Phone: (910) 428-4112
Brandon attended Appalachian
State University where he received
a Bachelor’s of Science degree in
Political Science with a concentration
in Public Management and minor
in Communication, and a Master’s
in Public Administration. He holds
multiple certificates from the UNC
School of Government having attended the NC Municipal Administration course, the LGFCU Fellows Leading for Results
Program, and the Public Executive Leadership Academy.
He is an active member of
the International City Managers Association (ICMA), the Appalachian State Local
Government Alumni Association, and the NC City/County Managers Association where
he serves on the MPA Committee and the Conference Planning Committee.
Duties of Town Manager
North Carolina General Statute 160A-147: Appointment of City Manager.
In cities whose charters provide for the council-manager form of government, the council
shall appoint a city manager to serve at its pleasure. The manager shall be appointed solely
on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. The manager shall be the chief
administrator of the city. He shall be responsible to the council for administering all municipal
affairs placed in his charge by them, and shall have the following powers and duties:
- He shall appoint and suspend or remove all city officers and employees not elected by the people.
- He shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city.
- He shall attend all meetings of the council and recommend any measures that he deeds expedient.
- He shall see that all laws of the State, the city charter, and the ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the council are faithfully executed within the city.
- He shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the council.
- He shall annually submit to the council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of the fiscal year.
- He shall make any other reports that the council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies.
- He shall perform any other duties that may be required or authorized by the council.
The Finance Office is responsible for the accounting of all revenues and expenses, reporting
to federal, state, and local authorities for the Town. This department oversees monthly
payroll (approximately 22 employees during winter and 40 during summer). In addition, this
department maintains the accounting system and records, is the custodian of official Town
records, maintains cemetery records, and provides secretarial support through the recording
and preparation of all minutes for the Town Council.
The Administration and Finance Office has three full-time employees
and one part-time employee:
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk/Finance Officer/Payroll Administrator/Safety Officer/Accounting Clerk
- Deputy Clerk/Water Billing Clerk
- Office Assistant
The employees typically work a 40-hour schedule per week. The Town Hall is open from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Finance
The Finance Office is responsible for managing all of the financial affairs of the Town and
supports the other departments through accounting services, financial reporting and payroll
processing in strict accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. Activities performed
by the Finance Office include accounting, data processing, debt administration, cash
management, arranging for and assisting with the annual independent audit and preparation
of monthly internal financial statements. The accounting function involves payment of the
Town’s bills, preparation of payroll and related payroll tax returns and maintenance of the
general ledger for all subsidiary ledgers for receivables, payables and fixed assets.
The department also assists the Town Manager in the development and implementation
of the annual budget.
Vendors Application
If you are a vendor and would like to be placed on the Town’s Vendor List,
please complete the Vendor Application. The Vendor Application can be emailed
to laura.morton@townofbiscoe.com or mailed to Town of Biscoe Attention:
Laura B. Morton, CMC, NCCMC 110 West Main Street Biscoe, N.C. 27209.
Contact
We are located at 110 West Main Street, Biscoe, N.C. 27209. Customers may visit us from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Town Holidays. For general
information about the Town’s Finance Department, call (910) 428-4112.