0 Our Vision

The City of Greer will provide to all of its citizens a responsive government representative of all citizens and the highest quality of life possible.

Our Mission

The City of Greer shall provide open and honest government that addresses the diverse needs of each and every citizen.

The City of Greer shall be a good steward of the people's money by providing cost-effective services to all citizens.

The City of Greer shall favor environmentally sound, prudent growth and development so as to ensure ample employment, sound housing, and abundant recreation for every citizen while preserving the historic charm of our city.

The City of Greer shall encourage artistic, academic, and athletic excellence and promote wholesome values through our actions and words in order to provide the highest possible quality of life for all citizens of the City of Greer.

FORMS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Three forms of municipal government exist in South Carolina:

· Mayor-Council (strong mayor) – Title 5, Chapter

· Council (weak mayor) – Title 5, Chapter 9

· Council-Manager – Title 5, Chapter 13

All South Carolina municipalities operate under one of these forms. Although the administrative function of government varies with each form, the legislative function remains the council’s responsibility under all three forms.

(The City of Greer operates under the Council form of government.)

Council Form

The council form of government is considered government by committee because the council exercises all legislative and administrative functions. This form, known as the “weak mayor” form of government is composed of a mayor and a council of four, six or eight members. Section 5-11-20. (The City of Greer has a mayor and six council members elected from single member districts.)

The mayor has no powers or responsibilities beyond other councilmembers, except to preside over council meetings, call special meetings and designate a municipal judge in certain cases. Council may delegate administrative duties to the mayor.

Council may establish and determine the functions of municipal departments, offices or agencies. Section 5-11-40(a). It must adopt operating and capital budgets for the municipality prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. It must also provide for the levy and collection of taxes necessary to meet the budget requirements. Section 5-11-40(c).

Council may hire an administrator whose duties and responsibilities should be clearly defined by ordinance. Section 5-11-40(a). (The City of Greer hires a full-time City Administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of the city. The duties and responsibilities for the City Administrator are defined by Greer city ordinance and an employment contract with the Administrator.)

Changing Form of Government

Elections to change the form of government can be held only every four years, under the Voting Rights Act. The U.S. Department of Justice must pre-clear the election. Following the election, the municipality must notify the Secretary of State’s office if the form of government changes. Section 5-5-30.

Source: Municipal Association of South Carolina

Principal Officials

Richard (Rick) W. Danner, Mayor
E. Wryley Bettis, Mayor Pro Tempore
Sandra R. Anderson, Council Member
Andrew J. (Jay) Arrowood, Council Member
Marion L. (Lee) Dumas, Council Member
Wayne B. Griffin, Council Member
Judy A. Albert, Council Member
Edward (Ed) R. Driggers, City Administrator