City of Henderson
City Manager

Ray Griffin

134 Rose Avenue
P. O. Box 1434
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (252) 430-5701
Fax: (252) 492-4322
eMail: rgriffin@ci.henderson.nc.us

Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to the City of Henderson’s website, which we hope will both inform and excite you concerning our dynamic and customer oriented community. As you will discover, Henderson has not only a rich history, but offers many opportunities for commerce, recreation and education. I encourage you to “browse” our site, familiarize yourself with our organization and follow links to other agencies and organizations which will enrich your time spent with us.

The great State of North Carolina is recognized across the United States for having some of the very best local governments anywhere in the country and Henderson is proud to be among that esteem group. Organizations and agencies such as the National League of Cities (NLC), the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM), the State’s Local Government Commission (LGC), the Institute of Government of UNC-Chapel Hill (IOG-UNC), along with other educational institutions, our corporate community and, most important, Henderson and North Carolina residents. All are a part of what makes Henderson a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family and enjoy yourself.

The City of Henderson operates under the “Council-Manager” form of Government prescribed in North Carolina General Statute 160A-148, and is fairly typical of those found nationwide. Particular responsibilities, powers and duties are:
  • The responsibility to appoint, suspend or remove all City officers and employees not elected by the people, and whose appointment and removal is not otherwise provided by law.
  • The responsibility to direct and supervise the administration of all departments, all agencies of the City, subject to the general direction and control of the City Council, except as otherwise provided by law.
  • The responsibility to attend all meetings of the City Council and recommend measures deemed expedient.
  • The responsibility to see that all laws of the State and City Charter and the Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulations of the City Council are faithfully executed within the City.
  • The responsibility to prepare and submit the annual budget and the capital program to the City Council.
  • The responsibility to annually report to the City Council the status of the City’s finances, administrative activities and to prepare other reports from time to time, and to make associated recommendations to the City Council, on matters related to the operations of the City.
Obviously, these varied responsibilities and duties require the support, assistance and expertise of a qualified municipal government team.

The City overall, as well as the City Manager’s Office, believes public service is a high calling and prides itself on the many partnerships, collaborations and joint efforts and ventures, which are all intended to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, taxpayers, customers and visitors to our community. Please enjoy your “electronic visit” with us and feel free to take advantage of any contact information provided on our website.
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