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Administration >>
The Mayor and City Council, along with input from all Department Heads, prepare an annual
operating budget. Along with a Financial Consultant, the budget is watched closely to be sure the
wishes of Mayor and Council are realized.
The City Clerk and Treasurer, appointed by Mayor and City Council, provides administrative and clerical support to Council, is responsible for coordinating all meeting notices, Council agenda preparation, oversees the Administrative Department, coordinates Municipal Elections, and is custodian of City’s permanent records. The City Clerk is also responsible for overseeing all Payroll and Human Resource activities, as well as the Accounting and Budgeting functions. In addition, the City Clerk acts as liaison to the Mayor and handles inquiries and solves day-to-day situations.
The Accounting Technician office processes checks, maintains the General Ledger and coordinates Grant Applications. Payroll checks are processed on a weekly basis by the Payroll and Benefits Clerk, who also applies for, and reviews, employees’ health insurance, life insurance and pension records. The Office Receptionist/Clerk greets visitors at City Hall, routes phone calls to the appropriate department, issues Business License and Occupancy Permits, as well as providing word processing needs of the City Clerk.
The City Clerk and Treasurer, appointed by Mayor and City Council, provides administrative and clerical support to Council, is responsible for coordinating all meeting notices, Council agenda preparation, oversees the Administrative Department, coordinates Municipal Elections, and is custodian of City’s permanent records. The City Clerk is also responsible for overseeing all Payroll and Human Resource activities, as well as the Accounting and Budgeting functions. In addition, the City Clerk acts as liaison to the Mayor and handles inquiries and solves day-to-day situations.
The Accounting Technician office processes checks, maintains the General Ledger and coordinates Grant Applications. Payroll checks are processed on a weekly basis by the Payroll and Benefits Clerk, who also applies for, and reviews, employees’ health insurance, life insurance and pension records. The Office Receptionist/Clerk greets visitors at City Hall, routes phone calls to the appropriate department, issues Business License and Occupancy Permits, as well as providing word processing needs of the City Clerk.
The Administrative Department is responsible for the overall
management of the City’s organization. The Mayor and City
Council provide professional leadership and management of
City resources. With the guidance of Mayor and Council, the
City of Laurens Department Heads execute and administer
City Council policies, ordinances, programs, and service goals
and objectives adopted by the Council. The Mayor and City
Council, along with input from all Department Heads, prepare
an annual operating budget. Along with a Financial Consultant,
the budget is watched closely to be sure the wishes of Mayor
and Council are realized.
CITY OF LAURENS
126 East Public Square
Laurens, South Carolina 29360
Phone: 864.984.3933
Fax: 864.984.3674
126 East Public Square
Laurens, South Carolina 29360
Phone: 864.984.3933
Fax: 864.984.3674
KEY PERSONNEL
CITY CLERK AND TREASURER
Gary Coleman
gcoleman@cityoflaurenssc.com
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Gwen L. Kinard
gkinard@cityoflaurenssc.com
PAYROLL AND BENEFITS CLERK
Maggie B. Townsend
mtownsend@cityoflaurenssc.com
RECEPTIONIST/CLERK
Darlene R. Curry
dcurry@cityoflaurenssc.com
CITY CLERK AND TREASURER
Gary Coleman
gcoleman@cityoflaurenssc.com
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Gwen L. Kinard
gkinard@cityoflaurenssc.com
PAYROLL AND BENEFITS CLERK
Maggie B. Townsend
mtownsend@cityoflaurenssc.com
RECEPTIONIST/CLERK
Darlene R. Curry
dcurry@cityoflaurenssc.com