Forms of Government and Methods of Election in North Carolina Cities
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Name | Style | Population | Form of Gov. | Governing Body | # Mem. | Mayor Selection | Mayor Term | Board Selection | Board Term | Election Method | Statutory Citations | Notes |
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Hassell | Town | 84 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1903, c. 96 SL 1965, c. 279 | |
Maiden | Town | 3,310 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S/2 | Plurality | Pr. 1883, c. 103 PL 1939, c. 350 SL 1955, c. 445 GS 160A-101 | Three council members are elected every two years. The two persons with the highest vote totals receive four-year terms; the person with the third-highest vote total receives a two-year term. |
Archdale | City | 11,415 | Council Manager | Council Members | 6 | Elected | 2 Years | AL/DAL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1969, c. 667 SL 2007-41 | Four council members are elected from residence districts, and two are elected at large. In addition, Archdale holds municipal elections in even-numbered years, rather than odd-numbered years. |
Pinetops | Town | 1,374 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. Ex. 1921, c. 64 GS 160A-101 | The board of commissioners employs a town administrator to supervise all departments. |
Claremont | Town | 1,352 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2005-54 SL 1961, c. 76 SL 1975, c. 97 GS 160A-101 | |
Gamewell | Town | 4,051 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1981, c. 31 | Although the town charter, SL 1981, c. 31, styles the governing board as the board of commissioners, the town actually styles the board as the town council. |
Garland | Town | 625 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1979, c. 393 | |
Wingate | Town | 3,491 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1901, c. 55 GS 160A-101 | The board of commissioners employs a town administrator to supervise all departments. |
Lansing | Town | 158 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Mun. Bd. Control | |
Newton | City | 12,968 | Council Manager | Council Members | 6 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1989(90). c. 1042 GS 160A-101 | |
Wallace | Town | 3,880 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1987, c. 94 SL 1997-321 | |
Sugar Mountain | Village | 198 | Council Manager | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2007-242 SL 1985, c. 395 | |
Carolina Shores | Town | 3,048 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL/DAL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1998-75 SL 2003-78 | Three commissioners are elected from residence districts, and two are elected at large. |
Falcon | Town | 258 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1913, c. 318 | |
Kelford | Town | 251 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1907, c. 163 GS 160A-101 | |
Black Creek | Town | 769 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1870, c. 104 SL 1951, c. 485 GS 160A-101 | |
Rockingham | City | 9,558 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S/2 | Plurality | SL 1974, c. 1265 SL 1995(96), c. 698 SL 2001-68 | Three board members are elected every two years. The two persons receiving the highest number of votes receive four-year terms; the person with the third-highest vote total receives a two-year term. |
Dover | Town | 401 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1901, c. 375 GS 163-290 | |
Havelock | Town | 20,735 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1959, c. 952 SL 1977, c. 152 SL 1995(96), c. 619 SL 1999-126 GS 160A-66 | |
Manteo | Town | 1,434 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 6 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1899, c. 66 Pr. 1907, c. 198 SL 1993, c. 108 GS 160A-101 | |
Archer Lodge | Town | 4,292 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2009-466 | |
Pineville | Town | 7,479 | Council Manager | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1965, c. 296 G.S. 160A-101 (2015) | The council employs a town administrator to supervise all departments. |
Clarkton | Town | 837 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1955, c. 440 SL 1985, c. 36 | |
Clayton | Town | 16,116 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1987(88), c. 983 GS 160A-101 | |
Garner | Town | 25,745 | Council Manager | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1977, c. 333 GS 160A-101 | |
Lasker | Town | 122 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Pr. 1895, c. 281 PL 1939, c. 48 | |
Newton Grove | Town | 569 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1935, c. 163 GS 160A-101 | Although the town charter styles the governing board as the board of aldermen, the town actually styles the board as the board of commissioners. |
Wallburg | Town | 3,047 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2004-37. | |
Summerfield | Town | 10,232 | Council Manager | Council Members | 6 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1995, c. 426 GS 160A-101 | |
Carrboro | Town | 19,582 | Council Manager | Aldermen | 6 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1987, c. 476 | |
Falkland | Town | 96 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | PL 1947, c. 1059 SL 1985(86), c. 832 | |
Kenansville | Town | 855 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1967, c. 1194 | |
Morehead City | Town | 8,661 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1969, c. 879 GS 160A-101 | |
Black Mountain | Town | 7,848 | Council Manager | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1951, c. 747 SL 1969, c. 1034 GS 160A-101 SL 2019-27 | Elections are held in even numbered years (SL 2019-27) |
Rockwell | Town | 2,108 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1959, c. 17 SL 1967, c. 37 GS 163-279 | |
Drexel | Town | 1,858 | Council Manager | Aldermen | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1913, c. 24 GS 160A-66 160A-101 | |
Haw River | Town | 2,298 | Council Manager | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1973, c. 234 SL 1973(74), c. 895 GS 160A-101 | |
Marietta | Town | 175 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1985, c. 111 | |
Pink Hill | Town | 552 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1955, c. 760 SL 2011-46 Pr. 1915, c. 31 Pr. 1933, c. 221 | |
Clemmons | Village | 18,627 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S/2 | Plurality | GS 160A-101 SL 1985, c. 437 | |
Garysburg | Town | 1,057 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1985, c. 56 | The board of commissioners employs a town administrator to supervise all departments. |
Winterville | Town | 9,269 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | GS 160A-101 SL 1993(94), c. 603 | |
Lattimore | Town | 488 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | PL 1899, c. 52 | Although the original town charter styled the governing board as the board of aldermen, the town actually styles the board as the town council. |
Norlina | Town | 1,118 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1947, c. 1020 SL 1969, c. 95 | |
Walnut Cove | Town | 1,425 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1991, c. 447 | |
Sunset Beach | Town | 3,572 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1963, c. 93 SL 1965, c. 362 GS 160A-101 | The council employs a town administrator to supervise all departments. |
Carthage | Town | 2,205 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1999-239 | Although the town chater, SL 1999-239, styles the town governing board as the town council, the town actually styles the board as the board of commissioners. |
Fallston | Town | 607 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1971, c. 784 | Although the town charter, SL 1973, c. 784, styles the governing board as the board of commissioners, the town actually styles the board as the town council. |
Kenly | Town | 1,339 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1985, c. 14 | |
Morganton | City | 16,918 | Council Manager | Council Members | 4 | Elected | 4 Years | DAL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2014-12 SL 1975 c. 180 SL 1998-81 | |
Siler City | Town | 7,887 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 7 | Elected | 2 Years | AL/D | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1887, c. 88 SL 1989, c. 16 | Five commissioners are elected from districts, and two are elected at large. |
Bladenboro | Town | 1,750 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 6 | Elected | 4 Years | DAL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1974, c. 1270 GS 160A-101 | |
Dublin | Town | 338 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | PL 1951, c. 509 | |
Hayesville | Town | 311 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 3 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4 | Plurality | PL 1913, c. 468 SL 1977, c. 210 | Although the legislative acts cited above style the governing board as the board of commissioners, the town actually styles the board as the town council. |
Marion | City | 7,838 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1977, c. 101 | |
Asheville | City | 83,393 | Council Manager | Council Members | 6 | Elected | 4 Years | AL/D | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1935, c. 30 SL 1969, c. 165 GS 160A-101 Pr. 1931, c. 121 SL 2018-123 | Asheville holds municipal elections in even-numbered years (SL 2018-123). One council member is at-large; the remaining five members are elected from districts. (SL 2018-123) |
Pittsboro | Town | 3,743 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1973, c. 348 | |
Askewville | Town | 241 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | PL 1951, c. 1153 | |
Cleveland | Town | 871 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1927, c. 160 SL 1979(80), c. 1171 SL 1981, c. 262 | |
Gaston | Town | 1,152 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1949, c. 1153 GS 160A-66 | |
Winton | Town | 769 | Mayor Council | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1961, c. 674 | The board of commissioners employs a town administrator who supervises all departments. |
Laurel Park | Town | 2,180 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 4 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 2000-8 | |
Norman | Town | 138 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 3 | Elected | 4 Years | AL | 4 | Plurality | Pr. Ex. 1913, c. 74 GS 160A-101 | Although the town charter styles the governing board as the board of commissioners, the town actually styles the board as the town council. |
Walnut Creek | Village | 835 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 5 | By and from Governing Board | At pleasure of board | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1975, c. 687 | The council employs a village administrator who supervises all departments. |
Surf City | Town | 1,853 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1963, c. 829 GS 160A-101 | |
Farmville | Town | 4,654 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1979, c. 406 GS 160A-101 | |
Kernersville | Town | 23,123 | Council Manager | Aldermen | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1989, c. 381 GS 160A-101 | |
Morrisville | Town | 18,576 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 6 | Elected | 4 Years | AL/DAL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1947, c. 776 SL 1975, c. 802 GS 160A-101 | Four commissioners are elected from residence districts, and two are elected at large. |
Simpson | Village | 416 | Mayor Council | Council Members | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | Mun. Bd. Control GS 160A-101 | |
Blowing Rock | Town | 1,241 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1973, c. 419 GS 160A-101 | |
Rolesville | Town | 3,786 | Council Manager | Commissioners | 5 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | GS 160A-101 PL 1941, c. 84 SL 1977, c. 346 | |
Duck | Town | 369 | Council Manager | Council Members | 5 | By and from Governing Board | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 2001-394. | |
Hemby Bridge | Town | 1,520 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 5 | By and from Governing Board | At pleasure of board | AL | 4S | Plurality | SL 1998-143 SL 2007-101 | |
Mars Hill | Town | 1,869 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 3 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 2 | Plurality | SL 1953, c. 890 | |
Atkinson | Town | 299 | Mayor Council | Aldermen | 4 | Elected | 2 Years | AL | 4S | Plurality | Pr. 1921, c. 163 GS 160A-101 SL 2011-44 |